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Arc to shut down in December 2026 as The Browser Company shifts focus to Dia

The Browser Company says Arc will stop operating on December 22, 2026, with engineering and security resources shifting to its AI browser Dia amid rising browser security costs. The phased shutdown affects registration, mobile AI features and desktop access. Users can migrate passwords, bookmarks, browsing history and other data to Dia, or export data from Arc’s final release.

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What to know

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    New Arc accounts can no longer be created. Starting November 23, Arc Search on iOS and Android will lose AI features, account sign-in and tab syncing.

  • 02

    On December 22, Arc for macOS and Windows will become unusable, and Arc Search for Android will be removed from Google Play. Personal data will be deleted within 30 days after account deactivation.

Why it matters

For existing Arc users, the phased shutdown and data-deletion timetable make migration and export options worth reviewing.

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