# Arc to close in December, with users directed to Dia

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/arc-browser-on-its-way-out-as-makers-suggest-an-alternative/
- Published: 2026-10-23T15:22:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-23T15:53:17+00:00
- Original publisher: The Register
- Original article: https://www.theregister.com/software/2026/10/23/arc-browser-on-its-way-out-as-makers-suggest-an-alternative/5305114
- Topics: Software

## Key points

- Arc will stop working on 22 December 2026.
- Mobile features and syncing begin winding down on 23 November.
- The Browser Company recommends Dia, but users can choose other browsers.

## Summary

The Browser Company is shutting down Arc, ending access on 22 December 2026 after years of declining momentum. The closure marks the end of a browser that introduced a distinctive sidebar-based approach to tabs but failed to attract a broad enough audience; its maker is directing users towards its newer AI browser, Dia.

New Arc accounts have already been stopped. From 23 November, some mobile features and tab syncing will be disabled; on 22 December, Arc will become inaccessible on macOS and Windows, and accounts will be deactivated, with data deleted within 30 days. The company shifted its focus to Dia in 2025, and Arc will not be open-sourced; users may also consider alternatives such as Zen or Vivaldi.

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