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The Browser Company Retires Arc
The Browser Company has already stopped developing Arc, a browser that developers loved. Its user base never grew large enough, so the company chose to move on to a new browser called Dia.
Now it has set the final date. According to a new announcement, Arc will shut down on December 22, 2026. After that day, the company will stop maintaining the browser, and users can no longer run it. The company will also clear the saved data.
The Shutdown Timeline
The wind-down happens in stages.
October 22: No New Accounts
From October 22, users cannot create new Arc accounts. Existing accounts stay unaffected for now.
November 23: Mobile Features End
From November 23, Arc Search on iOS and Android will switch off its AI features, such as Browser for Me. Sign-in and tab sync will also stop. Afterward, the iOS app can still serve as a lightweight browser.
The Android app will leave the Google Play Store on December 22. It will also disappear automatically from installed devices.
December 22: Desktop Apps Stop
On December 22, the macOS and Windows versions stop working. All accounts will deactivate at once. The company will delete personal account data within 30 days. Users therefore need to move their data in time.
How to Move to Dia or Another Browser
The company recommends its sister browser, Dia. A new version of Arc adds a full data export option and simplifies the import into Dia. Users can export everything and migrate to Dia, or to any other browser, before December 22.
Why Dia Gets the Focus
The original Arc team built Dia, and it is now the company’s main investment. The company says browser security maintenance demands steady investment, and the work will grow in the AI era. For that reason, its engineering and security teams will concentrate on Dia.
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