#21032·clients

Vivaldi: The sidebar opens when BW locks

Author: seaarticCreated Jun 3, 2026Updated Sep 18, 2026
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Steps To Reproduce

If Bitwarden locks after a while, the Vivaldi sidebar will open automatically.

Expected Result

Bitwarden should just lock itself, and that's it. Nothing should open in the browser.

Actual Result

When locked, the Vivaldi sidebar opens.

Screenshots or Videos

No response

Additional Context

Starting with version 2025.5.0, the sidebar opens automatically when the Bitwarden browser extension locks. This issue also persists in version 2025.5.1.

This problem did not exist before and has definitely been present since version 2025.5.0.

Vivaldi 8.0 Build 4033.35

Operating System

Windows

Operating System Version

11 Pro 25H2 26200.8457

Web Browser

Vivaldi

Browser Version

8.0 Build 4033.35

Environment Versions

Version: 2026.5.1

SDK: 'main (e13c4fc)'

Server-Version: 2026.5.0

Issue Tracking Info

  • I understand that work is tracked outside of Github. A PR will be linked to this issue should one be opened to address it, but Bitwarden doesn't use fields like "assigned", "milestone", or "project" to track progress.