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Is Arc browser dead? Here’s what’s really happening
March 22, 2025
If you’ve been using Arc and love its clean design, smart tab management, and overall modern take on web browsing, you might have heard rumors that it’s shutting down. But is Arc browser actually dead? Not quite, but it’s in an uncertain place.
Here’s what’s happening with Arc, why The Browser Company (the team behind Arc) is shifting focus, and what it means for users like you.
The rise of Arc: A browser designers loved
When The Browser Company launched Arc, it felt fresh and different. Instead of cluttered tabs, it had a sidebar-based interface, a minimalist design, and tools that made multitasking easier.
A lot of people switched to Arc and never looked back, especially designers, developers, and productivity-focused users. Here’s why:
It replaced tab chaos with an intuitive sidebar
No more messy tab overload. Arc made it easy to organize and switch between “Spaces” instead.
Built-in creativity tools
Boosts let users customize the web, Easels worked as visual clipboards, and Notes made it easy to collect ideas.
Faster and less bloated than Chrome
Since Arc is based on Chromium, it runs Chrome extensions, but without the heavy memory usage.
A design-first approach
It felt like the first browser actually made for creatives rather than just tech companies.
For many, Arc was the first browser that truly felt like a productivity tool, not just a place to open websites.
The problem: Arc had no big search deal
Most web browsers don’t charge users, they make money by partnering with search engines.
For example:
Google pays Apple billions (some estimates say $15–20 billion per year) to keep Google Search as the default in Safari.
Mozilla (Firefox) makes most of its money from a similar deal—Google reportedly paid them $450 million in 2021.
Even Microsoft (Edge) has a search deal, though they promote Bing instead.
Arc, however, never had a big search deal. It let users pick their own default search engine, meaning The Browser Company wasn’t cashing in like its competitors. Instead, they relied on venture capital funding, raising over $50 million from investors.
Update June 2025: Arc Browser isn’t officially dead yet, but things are changing fast.
Here’s what’s happening now, and why Dia is taking over.
That lack of a steady revenue stream might explain why they’re shifting focus to something new.
What happened to Arc?
On December 2, 2024, The Browser Company announced they were no longer focused on developing new features for Arc. Instead, they’re putting all their energy into a new AI-driven browser called Dia, which is set to launch in early 2025.
So what does this mean for Arc?
It’s not being shut down (for now), you can still use it.
It will keep getting security updates, but no major new features.
The Browser Company is all-in on its upcoming browser Dia, meaning Arc’s future is uncertain.
Curious how Google and Chrome became the kings of search and why they might have to split?
Google ruled to sell Chrome 2025
What is Dia, and why is The Browser Company betting on it?
Dia is The Browser Company’s upcoming AI-powered browser that aims to make browsing more intuitive, personalized, and automated.
Here’s how they describe it:
“We are going to build a completely separate product, a new product for our friends & family members that just Arc wasn't there for." (The browser company announcement)
Unlike Arc, which was more about design and workflow improvements, Dia seems to be focused on AI-driven automation, potentially making it a more attractive product for a mainstream audience.
Should you keep using Arc?
If you love Arc, there’s no reason to stop using it... yet. It’s still a fast, well-designed browser, and as long as it gets security updates, it won’t suddenly become unusable.
But if you’re worried about its future, you might want to:
Keep an eye on Dia to see if it’s a worthy replacement.
Consider alternatives like Brave, Vivaldi, or even Firefox.
Export your data, just in case The Browser Company eventually pulls the plug.
So… is Arc browser dead?
Not officially, but it’s definitely on life support. With no new features planned and The Browser Company going all-in on Dia, it’s hard to see a long-term future for Arc.
For now, Arc remains a beautiful, well-designed browser, but with its development frozen, it might not be the browser of the future.
If you’re an Arc fan, this might feel like the end of an era. But if you’re just looking for the best browsing experience, it might be time to start exploring alternatives.
Despite what The Browser Company says, shifting focus to a broader audience instead of doubling down on a niche product sounds a lot like a farewell to Arc.
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