Arc was fiercely beloved by a dedicated group of enthusiasts, but it never quite became the mass-market Chrome alternative its makers once envisioned.
Arc browser sunsets December 22 as The Browser Company doubles down on Dia
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The Browser Company is ending Arc on Dec 22, 2026, focusing on AI browser Dia. Users will lose features and access over time.
- Arc browser will stop working on Dec 22, 2026, with no new accounts allowed.
- Dia is the company's AI-first browser, with improved security and performance.
- Arc's code is proprietary, and open-sourcing it would risk Dia's intellectual property.
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