Vivaldi is the mobile internet tool of choice for a growing number of people.

It’s frequently updated to fix bugs, strengthen security, and introduce new functionalities.

As part of the latest releaseVivaldi 5.7the web app’s been updated with several new features on Android.

Samsung phone with built-in Samsung apps in folder

Hit the vertical ellipsis button at the top and selectSettingsfrom the menu.

Scroll down toGeneraland toggle on the switch next toAllow background audio playback.

When Vivaldi asks you to relaunch the app for the change to take effect, hit theRelaunch nowbutton.

Person holding the Google Pixel 8a showing the apps menu

Vivaldi will now unlock the background audio playback functionality in the web client.

It does this universally, meaning you don’t have to initiate the feature for each website individually.

Simply go to thevideo-sharing or streaming websiteon which you want to watch content and start playing any video.

Google Pixel Modes Feature

It even works on YouTube, where background playback is limited to paid users when using the dedicated app.

What Else Is New in Vivaldi 5.7?

Vivaldi for Android playing YouTube

YouTube on Vivaldi for Android 5.7

tab view in Vivaldi for Android

accessing Vivaldi settings

Vivaldi for Android settings

enabling background audio playback in VIvaldi 5.7

prompt to relaunch Vivaldi