Vivaldi's new feature should have every other browser taking note
By Jack Wallen
Published on March 23, 2026.
The Vivaldi web browser has introduced a new UI feature called Auto-Hide UI, allowing users to gain maximum screen real estate. This feature allows users to switch between regular mode and Auto Hide UI mode, which hides web browser elements such as tab bar, panel, address bar, status bar, and bookmarks bar. The feature is not enabled by default but can be used on all desktop OSes. The new UI gives Vivaldi a chance to overtake Opera as the default browser. The article concludes that this new feature is indicative of the future of the web browser.
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