GoKawiilCrest, an open-source Mac browser inspired by Arc, released under MPL 2.0
Crest is a new free and open-source web browser for Mac that draws design inspiration from Arc. It is licensed under the Mozilla Public License 2.0 and is not affiliated with Arc or its maker. The project credits artwork from Lorc and Delapouite at game-icons.net under a CC BY 3.0 license.
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Arc's interface popularized a distinct approach to browser design, and Crest's emergence suggests continued community interest in that style even as Arc's own maker has shifted focus elsewhere. Releasing it as open source could let developers adapt or extend the project freely, though its reach will depend on adoption beyond an initial enthusiast audience.
- Crest is a free, open-source Mac browser inspired by Arc's design
- Licensed under Mozilla Public License 2.0, with no official Arc affiliation
- Uses community-licensed artwork from game-icons.net contributors
Source: crestbrowser.com — Paul Davis, 2026-10-12
Published there as: “Crest – an Arc-inspired open-source browser for Mac”
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