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How to install Vivaldi on Ubuntu 20.04?

Vivaldi is a fast web browser that has been planned and developed by a former Opera developer, adding many particularly good options. For instance, it uses the Blink engine, which is the same as Google Chrome. Vivaldi ensures consistency, compatibility, and speed. On the other hand, at nearly all stages, it has quite a high potential for configuration.

This post describes how to install Vivaldi 3.6 on Ubuntu 20.04.

Downloading Vivaldi 3.6 on Ubuntu 20.04 from Debian Package

Before installing, we have to update our system by using the command shown below:

$ sudo apt update

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Let’s start the installation process.

First, we need to download the Vivaldi Debian package. Fire up your browser and visit Vivaldi’s official page http://vialdi.com. Click “Download Vivaldi”.

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Select the latest version of Vivaldi (Vivaldi 3.6) .deb file for Ubuntu 20.04 system.

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Select the “Saved file” checkbox to save the file in the “Downloads” directory.

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Downloading process will start.

To check the download status press “ctrl + shift + Y”.

It will be downloaded and saved in the “Downloads” directory.

Installing Vivaldi on Ubuntu 20.04 from Terminal Interface

First, navigate to the Downloads directory with the command:

$ cd Downloads

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Type the below-given command to install Vivaldi:

$ sudo apt install ./Vivaldi-stable_3.6.2165.40-1_amd64.deb

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Vivaldi 3.6 is installed and ready to use.

From the application menu, search Vivaldi from the search bar.

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Now, you will be promoted to Screen in which you will get the message “welcome to Vivaldi”. Click “Continue” to proceed with the process.

Select the browser to import data and press “Continue”.

We can secure our Vivaldi application by tracking and blocking. Select the level of privacy security.

Change the default theme with the operating system. Set the theme by your own choice.

Conclusion:

Vivaldi is a web browser like Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Microsoft Edge giants, but it is gradually improving to become a real alternative to them. We can install Vivaldi from the Debian package that is available on the official website.

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Aqsa Maqbool

As a Software engineer, I am passionate to write about various IT related
articles but have deep interest in Linux. I spend most of my time reading Linux related blogs and IT related books. I want to serve the world with my writing skills.