# Arc

Published January 1, 2026 · Updated August 10, 2026

Browser designed for the way we use the internet in 2025

Category: Web Browsers · Free · [Official website](https://arc.net)

## Install with Homebrew

`brew install --cask arc`

## Quick take

Arc is not dead. It is a maintained, feature-frozen classic. Spaces, vertical tabs and Split View still shine for people who already built workflows around them, and Chromium security rebases continue. It is not the future of The Browser Company; that is Dia, especially after Atlassian's 2025 acquisition. Rating reflects excellent workspace UX discounted for maintenance mode and frozen AI. Existing fans can stay with eyes open. New buyers who want this company's product should choose Dia. Everyone else should pick an actively developed alternative (Zen, Brave, Safari, Chrome) instead of installing Arc out of 2023 hype. Score stays in the mid-3s because the product is excellent at a job the vendor is no longer hiring it to do.

Best for: EXISTING users who rely on Spaces, auto-archiving and Split View and accept Chromium-only updates, Not recommended as a first browser purchase in 2026, prefer Dia (Browser Company) or Zen/Brave/Safari/Chrome for active development

## Arc Browser for Mac in 2026: maintenance mode, not dead

Is Arc dead? No. Is Arc still the browser you should install new in August 2026? Usually no. Arc from The Browser Company remains downloadable for Mac and Windows, still runs Spaces, Split View, Boosts, Little Arc and Air Traffic Control, and still receives Chromium security and stability rebases. What stopped on 27 May 2025 is feature development. Official arc.net now leads with Dia, "the next evolution of Arc," and states plainly that Arc receives Chromium updates only. For active security patches and enterprise-grade protection, the company points buyers to Dia.

That is the answer people searching "Arc browser", "is Arc dead", or "Arc vs Dia" need in the first screen. Atlassian agreed to acquire The Browser Company in September 2025 and completed the deal in October 2025. Product energy stayed on Dia (macOS Apple Silicon AI browser), not on reviving Arc's roadmap. Existing Spaces fans can keep Arc as a daily driver while Chromium notes are their security changelog. New buyers who want this company's future should download Dia. People who want an actively developed vertical-tab experience without an Atlassian-owned roadmap usually evaluate Zen Browser, Brave, Safari or Chrome instead.

Arc's innovations did not vanish. Horizontal tabs still break down past a couple dozen pages; Arc organises Pinned and Today tabs in a collapsible sidebar, with Spaces for Work/Personal contexts and optional Profiles for isolated cookies and logins. The honest 2026 framing is maintenance continuity plus Chromium patches, not innovation. This page covers install steps, configuration that still pays off, Dia versus Zen decision points, and when staying on Arc is rational versus nostalgic.

## Features

- **Spaces and Profiles.** Spaces are separate browsing contexts you switch between with a swipe or shortcut, each with its own pinned tabs, folders and color theme. Profiles isolate cookies, logins and history. Assign different Profiles per Space to stay logged into work and personal Google accounts simultaneously without Chrome-profile juggling. This remains Arc's strongest still-working differentiator in maintenance mode.
- **Pinned Tabs and Auto-Archiving.** Tabs are Pinned (permanent sidebar shortcuts) or Today (temporary). Today tabs auto-archive after a configurable window (default 12 hours), which forces intentionality and kills Chrome-style tab hoarding. Archived tabs stay searchable. The behavior is unchanged under maintenance, still the workflow many power users refuse to give up.
- **Command Bar.** Cmd+T opens Arc's Spotlight-like Command Bar for URLs, open tabs across Spaces, bookmarks, extensions and actions. Keyboard-first users can avoid sidebar clicking entirely. Feature development has stopped, but the Command Bar remains fully functional.
- **Split View.** Drag tabs into side-by-side splits, up to four panes, for docs beside localhost, design comps beside tickets, or notes beside video. Panes share the sidebar so you can swap content without spawning more windows. Still one of the cleanest built-in split implementations among Chromium browsers.
- **Little Arc.** Links from Slack, Mail, or other apps can open in Little Arc, a floating mini-window. Glance, dismiss, or promote to a full tab. Combined with Air Traffic Control routing, external links interrupt less than dumping into a 40-tab main window.
- **Boosts.** Per-domain CSS/JS customizations, hide Shorts shelves, zap trending sidebars, restyle fonts, without installing a one-off extension for every site. Boosts persist and remain usable; do not expect a new Boosts marketplace or editor overhaul while Arc is frozen.
- **Air Traffic Control.** Rule-based routing sends github.com to Development, figma.com to Design, Docs to Work and so on. Set once; external links land in the right Space automatically. Still the automation layer Chrome never shipped.
- **Arc Max (Frozen AI Suite).** Arc Max historically included Tidy Tab Titles, Five Second Previews and Ask On Page. In maintenance mode these AI surfaces are largely frozen; Ask On Page has been removed with Dia positioned as the AI-forward replacement. Treat remaining Max helpers as legacy conveniences, not a roadmap.
- **Easels (Legacy Canvas).** Easels remain available as a lightweight canvas for screenshots, quotes and visual research boards with links back to sources. Like other Arc creations, Easels are not receiving major new collaboration features; use them if they already fit your research style, not as a Miro replacement you expect to grow.

## How to Install Arc on Mac

Arc remains downloadable for Mac and Windows from arc.net and installable via Homebrew. Installation still works; understand you are installing a maintenance-mode browser that will not gain new features.

1. **Install via Homebrew or arc.net.** Run `brew install --cask arc`, or download Arc for Mac from https://arc.net/. Dia is offered prominently on the same site if you want the actively developed Browser Company product instead.
2. **Create an Arc Account.** Launch Arc and sign in with email. An account is required for sidebar sync and persistence, still Arc's most controversial requirement and unchanged in maintenance mode.
3. **Import from Your Current Browser.** Import bookmarks, history and Chrome extensions. Chromium compatibility means the Chrome Web Store still works even though Arc's UI layer is frozen.
4. **Set Default Browser (Optional).** System Settings → Desktop & Dock → Default web browser. Enabling Arc as default turns on Little Arc for external links. New buyers who prefer Dia should set Dia as default instead.

## Pros

- Spaces + Profiles still solve multi-context browsing better than stock Chrome
- Vertical sidebar with auto-archiving keeps daily tabs intentional
- Split View, Little Arc, Boosts and Air Traffic Control remain fully usable
- Chromium extension compatibility preserved during maintenance
- Still downloadable for Mac and Windows with ongoing Chromium security rebases
- Clear official status: Chromium-only updates, so you are not guessing in silence

## Cons

- Maintenance mode since May 27, 2025, Chromium/security/stability only; no new features
- Official guidance pushes Dia for active security patches and enterprise-grade protection
- Arc Max AI largely frozen; Ask On Page removed in favor of Dia
- Mandatory account login; Chromium battery cost vs Safari; no Linux
- Dia is not a drop-in Spaces clone; Arc fans often need a real trial before calling it a replacement

## Arc, Dia, and Zen: how to decide in 2026

Three different questions get mixed up in search. "What is Arc?" is a product description. "Is Arc dead?" is a status check. "What should replace Arc?" is a migration decision. Answer them separately.

Arc is a Chromium-based browser with a custom Mac UI (Swift) that made vertical tabs, Spaces and auto-archiving feel native. It still does that job. Dead would mean downloads gone, sync shut off, or an announced kill date. None of those are the official story in August 2026. Frozen means no new feature work since the May 2025 members letter from CEO Josh Miller, with Chromium rebases only.

Dia is the company successor. It is AI-native, actively developed, and the download arc.net promotes. It is not a pixel-perfect Arc clone. Early adopters often note that sidebar Spaces DNA is partial or evolving, while chat-with-tabs and briefs are the centre of gravity. If you loved Arc's workspace model more than AI chrome, test Dia before you assume it restores muscle memory.

Zen Browser is the community pick when people want vertical tabs and active development on a Firefox base without Browser Company accounts. Brave and Safari win when privacy defaults or battery life beat sidebar workflows. Chrome wins when enterprise policy and extension certainty matter more than Spaces.

Migration cost is the silent killer. Export bookmarks, screenshot Space layouts, copy Boost CSS, and list Air Traffic Control rules before you uninstall anything. Dual-boot Arc and Dia for a week if you are on Apple Silicon. Intel Mac users should not assume Dia is available; Dia's public story targets Apple Silicon on recent macOS.

## FAQ

### Is Arc dead?

No, but it is not actively developed. Since May 27, 2025 Arc has been in maintenance mode: Chromium upgrades, security fixes and stability patches only. Official arc.net says Arc receives Chromium updates only and recommends Dia for active security patches and enterprise-grade protection.

### Should new users install Arc in 2026?

Usually no. If you want The Browser Company's product, install Dia (macOS Apple Silicon). If you want an actively developed sidebar-style browser, look at Zen Browser. Install Arc only if you specifically need its Spaces workflow and accept a frozen feature set.

### Is Arc built on Chrome?

Arc uses the Chromium engine with a custom Swift UI for sidebar, Spaces and Command Bar. Sites and Chrome extensions render like Chrome; the chrome around the page is Arc's own.

### What happened with Atlassian?

Atlassian agreed to acquire The Browser Company in September 2025 (~$610M) and completed the deal in October 2025. The team continues focusing on Dia; the acquisition did not restart Arc feature development.

### Do Spaces and Split View still work?

Yes. Core workspace features, Spaces, Profiles, Split View, pinned/Today tabs, Boosts, Little Arc, Air Traffic Control, remain functional. What you should not expect is new capabilities on top of that set.

### What about Arc Max / Ask On Page?

Arc Max AI features are largely frozen. Ask On Page has been removed with users directed toward Dia for AI-native browsing. Remaining helpers like tidy titles should be treated as legacy.

### Does Arc still get security updates?

Yes, via Chromium rebases and related stability fixes documented in Arc for macOS 2024-2026 release notes. The company still frames Dia as the path for more active security investment and enterprise posture.

### Why does Arc require an account?

Sidebar state (Spaces, pins, Boosts) syncs through Browser Company cloud infrastructure. That requirement remains in maintenance mode and is still a dealbreaker for some privacy-focused users.

### Can Intel Mac users move to Dia?

Dia's public download targets Apple Silicon Macs on macOS 14+. Intel Mac owners who rely on Arc's Spaces model may need to stay on Arc for now or switch to Zen, Brave, Safari, or Chrome rather than assuming Dia is available on the same hardware.

### How is Arc different from Dia day to day?

Arc is a workspace browser: sidebar Spaces, auto-archiving, Boosts, Little Arc. Dia is an AI-native Browser Company product emphasizing chat-with-context, briefs and actively shipped security work. Some DNA overlaps (Profiles/Splits), but Dia is where new development happens; Arc is where prior workspace experiments remain usable.

### Arc vs Dia: which should I use?

Use Arc if your workflow depends on Spaces, auto-archiving, Boosts and Air Traffic Control and you accept frozen features. Use Dia if you want The Browser Company's actively developed AI browser and you are on Apple Silicon. Many people run both during transition.

### Arc vs Zen Browser?

Zen is the usual actively developed, Firefox-based pick for vertical-tab fans who do not want a Browser Company or Atlassian roadmap. Arc still has a more mature Spaces and Boost ecosystem for existing users, but it will not grow. Choose Zen for future feature velocity; choose Arc for muscle memory that still works.

### Will Arc stop receiving security updates?

As of August 2026, official messaging still promises Chromium updates for Arc while recommending Dia for more active security investment and enterprise-grade protection. There is no public kill date in the materials cited here. That can change; keep an exit plan.

### Is Arc free?

Yes for individual use. Core workspace features are not paywalled. Historical Teams monetization is not a reason to adopt Arc now; commercial energy is on Dia.

### Can I install Arc with Homebrew?

Yes. `brew install --cask arc` still works for many Mac users, or download from arc.net. Installing Arc does not unlock new features; it installs a maintenance-mode browser.

## Sources

- [Arc from The Browser Company](https://arc.net/)
- [Dia Browser](https://www.diabrowser.com/)
- [Arc for macOS 2024-2026 Release Notes](https://resources.arc.net/hc/en-us/articles/20498293324823-Arc-for-macOS-2024-2026-Release-Notes)
- [Arc (web browser), Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arc_(web_browser))
- [Letter to Arc members 2025 (The Browser Company)](https://browsercompany.substack.com/p/letter-to-arc-members-2025)
- [The Browser Company explains why it stopped developing Arc, The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/news/674603/arc-browser-development-stopped-dia-browser-company)
- [Atlassian to buy The Browser Company for $610M, TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/04/atlassian-to-buy-arc-developer-the-browser-company-for-610m/)
- [Atlassian Completes Acquisition of The Browser Company](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251021473486/en/Atlassian-Completes-Acquisition-of-The-Browser-Company-of-New-York)
- [Dia browser official site](https://www.diabrowser.com/)

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