Arc Browser

About

Arc Browser, developed in the United States, is a proprietary, free web browser available on Mac, Windows, Android, and iPhone, including a dedicated Arc Search App for iPhone. Launched with the goal of offering a calmer, more personal, and distraction-free internet experience, Arc is built on the Blink engine and features a unique interface that minimizes clutter. Its comprehensive product portfolio includes innovative features such as split-view, customizable themes, dark mode, workflow management, cloud sync, picture-in-picture, and privacy tools like tracker blocking. Distinctive functionalities include 'Peek' for temporary windows, a tab-centric approach that replaces traditional bookmarks, multi-account container systems, a persistent sidebar, mini-browser, and auto-closing tabs with workspaces, designed to encourage efficient tab management. The browser also integrates AI features for organizing content. While it supports Chrome Store extensions, a notable unique detail is the requirement for users to sign into an Arc account to use the application, and its ecosystem is somewhat isolated, lacking easy migration options for spaces and bookmarks. Arc competes with major browsers like Chrome, Firefox, and Safari, as well as newer alternatives such as Zen Browser, SigmaOS, and Wavebox. It is often lauded for its superior UI/UX on macOS and its innovative concepts, though it faces criticism for its conceptual interface, reliance on keyboard shortcuts, perceived lack of development on Windows, and absence of a Linux version. No specific revenue, financial data, leadership details, founding year, or employee count are provided in the available data.