Arc Browser will shut down in December, having been regarded as 'Chrome's strongest challenger'

The Browser Company announced that Arc browser will stop services on December 22, 2026, which was previously praised as 'Chrome's strongest disruptor'. Starting today, users cannot create new accounts. AI features on iOS and Android will be disabled starting November 23, and macOS and Windows versions will be completely shut down on December 22. The company is shifting resources to the AI browser Dia, which will carry forward the core experience of Arc and support AI features.