The Browser Company sets December 22, 2026 shutdown date for Arc browser
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The gist
The Browser Company will discontinue its Arc browser on December 22, 2026, directing users to Dia.
Arc users lose sync and AI features sooner, and many want the code open-sourced.
Background
The Browser Company is the maker of the Arc browser and the AI-first Dia browser, led by CEO Josh Miller. Arc is a productivity-focused browser; the company stopped adding new features to it last year and shifted work to Dia, which it says is now its main focus. The company says maintaining browser security requires continuous, focused effort that will only grow in the AI era, so its engineering and security teams will concentrate on Dia. The Browser Company was acquired by Atlassian for $610 million in 2025.
How it unfolded
- May 2025The Browser Company confirmed Arc's development would end, but gave no specific shutdown date.
- 2025The Browser Company was acquired by Atlassian for $610 million.
- Oct 22, 2026The company announced Arc will be discontinued on December 22, 2026, and stopped creating new Arc accounts.
- Nov 23, 2026Arc Search on iOS and Android will lose AI features including Browse for Me; users can no longer log in or sync tabs, but the app still works as a basic local browser.
- Dec 22, 2026Arc stops being accessible on macOS and Windows, accounts are deactivated, Arc Search is removed from the Google Play Store, and the 30-day personal data deletion window begins.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- The Browser Company says maintaining browser security requires continuous, focused effort that will only increase in the AI era, so its security team will concentrate on Dia.
- Public
- Users on social media reacted with disappointment, with many calling on the company to open-source Arc.
Still unverified
Reports of a Windows-only limitation or a split shutdown schedule are unconfirmed; one source states it does not repeat them.