Arc

What is Arc?

Arc is a browser from The Browser Company for Windows and Mac. It organizes browsing around different activities, with Spaces and Profiles for work, study, and personal interests. Its core purpose is to make multiple online contexts easier to manage within one window, with options to adjust the layout and appearance.

Arc's website states that the browser now receives Chromium updates only. The company directs users seeking active security patches and enterprise-grade protection to Dia, which it describes as the next evolution of Arc.

What can Arc do?

Spaces

Organize work, study, and hobbies into separate browsing contexts within one window.

Profiles and account switching

Switch between accounts in one click using Profiles and Spaces. Profiles maintain different histories, passwords, and browsing data, supporting separate account contexts.

Split View

Use a split-screen layout to keep multiple pages visible together, reducing the need to switch between them.

Themes

Customize the browser's appearance with Themes as part of your preferred setup.

Developer Mode

Get quick access to developer tools and extensions. Developer Mode also includes Portrait Mode for sharing work in progress.

Ask on Page and Arc Max

Use Ask on Page to summarize relevant parts of technical documentation. Arc also offers AI-powered utilities through Arc Max.

Use Cases

“Manage work and personal browsing”

Keep professional tasks, coursework, and hobbies organized in separate Spaces while using one browser window.

“Test websites with multiple accounts”

Developers can switch between test accounts with separate browsing data and access development tools while reviewing a site.

“Read documentation while building”

Keep technical references alongside another page with Split View, then use Ask on Page to summarize relevant documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which desktop platforms can I download Arc for?

The official website offers Arc downloads for Windows and Mac.

What is Arc's current update status?

Arc's homepage states that it receives Chromium updates only. It directs users who need active security patches and enterprise-grade protection to Dia. Those claims apply to Dia.

Does The Browser Company know which sites I visit in Arc?

Arc's website states that the company does not know which sites you visit or what you search for.