Arc browser on its way out as makers suggest an alternative
No new accounts from now, and the end will come in December
The Arc browser is set to be discontinued on December 22, 2026, according to its maker, The Browser Company. The decision to sunset Arc comes after three years of operation, with the last announcement made on October 22. Users will no longer be able to create new Arc accounts starting November 23, as several AI features will be disabled, and sign-ins to sync tabs will be removed.
On December 22, Arc will be inaccessible on macOS and Windows, with accounts being deactivated and data deleted within 30 days. The Browser Company encourages users to transition to its AI browser, Dia, which can import profiles from Arc. While Arc was an innovative Chromium-based browser with a unique sidebar interface, it never gained significant traction.
In 2025, The Browser Company pivoted towards AI and launched Dia, using the same ADK (Arc Development Kit) as Arc. Despite hopes of open-sourcing Arc, The Browser Company clarified that Arc's proprietary infrastructure made that impossible. Other browser options for users including the Zen browser and Vivaldi, as well as emerging AI-native browsers like Strawberry in beta.
The Browser Company plans to focus on developing Dia moving forward, leaving Arc users to adapt to the change.
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