Arc Browser
Arc launched in 2022 with a sidebar-tab layout and a cult following. The Browser Company raised $50M to build it, then announced in October 2024 that Arc was too complex for mainstream users and that all new development would shift to a new AI-first browser called Dia. Arc receives security patches only; no new features ship. Dia entered closed beta in 2025 and became the company's primary focus.
Why Abandoned
CEO Josh Miller publicly announced in Oct 2024 that Arc is in maintenance mode and the company is building a new AI-first browser (Dia). Arc still works but receives no new features.
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ð Timeline
Arc enters open beta on macOS
https://arc.net
Josh Miller letter: Arc is in maintenance; Dia is next
https://browsercompany.substack.com/p/letter-to-arc-members-2024
Dia browser public beta launches
https://www.theverge.com/2025/6/11/dia-browser-public-beta
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â Frequently Asked Questions
Is Arc Browser dead?
Not dead, but frozen. The Browser Company shipped a clear maintenance-mode statement in October 2024 and moved all engineers to Dia.
Will Arc still get security updates?
Yes. The company committed to ongoing security patches for the Chromium engine. New features will not ship.
What is Dia?
Dia is the Browser Company's new AI-first browser with a chat-style command bar. It entered public beta in mid-2025.
Can I import my Arc Spaces into Dia?
Dia ships a one-click Arc importer for tabs, bookmarks, and Spaces.