GoKawiilBrowser Company to shut down Arc browser on December 22nd
The Browser Company announced it will sunset its Arc browser in stages, starting with a ban on new account creation immediately and ending with full shutdown on macOS, Windows and Android on December 22nd. The company has shifted its focus, including its entire security team, to its newer AI-focused browser Dia, and published an FAQ to help users migrate their data.
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The move signals that The Browser Company, acquired by Atlassian for $610 million last year, is betting its future on AI-driven browsing rather than the tab-management innovations that made Arc notable. Arc's departure leaves a gap that alternatives like the Gecko-based Zen browser may seek to fill for users who preferred its design philosophy.
- Arc shuts down fully by December 22nd; new accounts already blocked.
- Users must migrate to Dia using The Browser Company's FAQ guide.
- Atlassian-owned Browser Company is redirecting resources, including security staff, to Dia.
Source: theverge.com — Jay Peters, 2026-10-22
Published there as: “Arc browser is shutting down”
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