🔒The Browser Company Sunsets Arc Browser on December 22, 2026
Arc is shutting down, and users are not happy
TL;DR
The Browser Company is ending support for its Arc browser on December 22, 2026, directing users to its AI-first browser, Dia. The shutdown is staged, with Arc Search losing AI features on November 23. User reactions on social media are largely disappointed.
The Browser Company is shutting down its Arc browser on December 22, 2026, citing rising security costs in the age of AI. The shutdown is staged, with new Arc accounts no longer being created as of Thursday, and Arc Search on iOS and Android losing AI features on November 23. Users will no longer be able to sign in or sync tabs, though the app will continue functioning as a basic local browser until December 22. The Browser Company claims Dia now surpasses Arc in speed, stability, and security benchmarks. User reactions on social media were largely disappointed, with many reviving requests for the company to make Arc open source. The shutdown officially closes a chapter that began in 2025, when the startup stopped active feature development on Arc.
Key Points
The Browser Company is ending support for Arc browser on December 22, 2026, citing rising security costs.
New Arc accounts can no longer be created as of Thursday, November 23.
Arc Search on iOS and Android will lose its AI features, including 'Browse for Me', on November 23.
Users will no longer be able to sign in or sync tabs, though the app will continue functioning as a basic local browser until December 22.
The Browser Company was acquired by Atlassian for $610 million in 2025.
Why It Matters
If you're a user of Arc browser, you need to start planning your migration to Dia. The Browser Company claims Dia now surpasses Arc in speed, stability, and security benchmarks. However, user reactions on social media were largely disappointed, with many reviving requests for the company to make Arc open source.
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