A new level of immersion has arrived for Vivaldi users. The latest update, version 7.9, introduces a dramatically enhanced full-screen experience, alongside refinements to its split-screen functionality and a more powerful built-in email client.
The centerpiece of this release is “UI Auto-hide,” a full-screen mode that reclaims your screen space. It intelligently conceals distracting interface elements – address bars, tab rows – letting the content you’re focused on truly dominate your view. A simple mouse movement to the screen’s edges brings those controls back into view, seamlessly blending focus and access.
Activating this immersive mode is swift and intuitive, achieved with the Ctrl + F11 keyboard shortcut. Users also gain granular control, customizing precisely how much of the interface remains hidden, tailoring the experience to their individual preferences.
Navigating the web often leads down a rabbit hole of linked pages. Vivaldi’s improved split-screen mode addresses this, preventing lost context. Now, right-clicking a link reveals the option to open it in a “follower tab.”
This innovative feature keeps your original page anchored on one side of the screen, while the newly opened link – and any subsequent links you explore – unfold on the other. It’s a powerful way to maintain your train of thought and compare information side-by-side.
Vivaldi’s integrated email client has also undergone significant enhancements. Users can now launch the email client in its own dedicated window, providing a cleaner, more focused workspace.
Under the hood, the inbox has been optimized for reduced memory usage, ensuring a smoother, more responsive experience. A new feature allows for direct email saving to your hard drive, offering greater control over your digital archive.
These thoughtful improvements are resonating with users seeking a more customizable and efficient browsing experience. Many are discovering the power and flexibility Vivaldi offers, and are making the switch from more conventional browsers.
