How to Install Vivaldi Browser on Linux (Step-by-Step Guide)

Downloading Vivaldi Browser

• 🌐 Open another browser (like Firefox) and navigate to vivaldi.com to download the browser.
• 📦 Choose the .deb file for installation, as it's compatible with most Linux distributions, rather than the Snap Store option.
• ⬇️ The website will automatically detect your system and provide the correct download file.

Installing Vivaldi via Terminal

• 📁 Open your terminal and navigate to the Downloads folder where the .deb file was saved.
• 💻 To install on Ubuntu/Debian, use the command: sudo apt install ./vivaldi-stable*.deb. For Fedora, use sudo dnf install. Adapt the command for other distributions as needed.
• 🔑 You will be prompted to enter your administrator password to authorize the installation.
• ⏳ Wait for the installation process to complete, which typically takes about a minute.

Launching and Verifying Vivaldi

• 🔍 Check the installed version by typing vivaldi --version in the terminal.
• 🚀 Launch Vivaldi either by typing vivaldi in the terminal or by finding the Vivaldi icon in your applications menu.
• ✅ Complete the first-run setup to configure your browser preferences.