Vivaldi, the popular web browser based on Chromium, is bundling the Proton VPN in a win for users and the privacy-conscious.

Vivaldi is a web browser that is largely open-source, but includes some proprietary interface elements. The browser is designed to provide users with a private, secure, and customizable experience. Furthering its goal of providing a private and secure experience, the company is partnering with Proton to bundle its VPN with the browser.

Jon von Tetzchner, Vilvaldi co-founder and CEO, explained the reasons behind the partnership.

The web is shifting.

In a world increasingly defined by tech giants and monopolies, users are waking up. They’re choosing privacy over profiling, sovereignty over surveillance, independence over inertia.

And at the heart of this shift are tools that respect users, not exploit them.

That’s why we’re proud to announce something big: Proton VPN for Vivaldi.

Yes, a world-class VPN, trusted by journalists, activists, and privacy die-hards alike, is now integrated natively into Vivaldi on desktop. No extra downloads. No complicated setup. Just powerful privacy, on your terms.

von Tetzcher emphasizes the European roots of both companies, an advantage that puts their products outside the reach of Silicon Valley or government surveillance.

A Partnership Forged in Principle

Vivaldi and Proton share more than a product vision, we share values.

We’re both European companies, proudly outside the orbit of Silicon Valley’s extractive playbook or China’s state-driven oversight. We don’t believe your personal data should be a bargaining chip.

With this partnership, we’re uniting two forces in tech that build for people, not investors. It’s not about growth hacks or shareholder slides. It’s about protecting the web for the people who use it.

Privacy as a European Imperative

As governments and users alike reassess their relationship with tech, especially in light of escalating geopolitical tensions, there has been a huge increase in demand for independent, non-aligned, and values-driven solutions.

Europe needs European alternatives. In fact, everybody deserves European alternatives. And with Vivaldi and Proton, you’re getting exactly that. No hidden backdoors. No state surveillance. No alignment with any political agenda, just a commitment to keeping the web open, secure, and democratic.

While VPNs are not the be-all and end-all of online security, they are an important tool that can significantly improve privacy when used properly. A big factor in using VPNs correctly is choosing one that offers proven privacy, no-logs service, and is in a jurisdiction that is insulated from surveillance and government requests. Proton checks all of those boxes, making it a solid choice for Vivaldi and its users.