Browser Company Shuts Down Arc Browser On December 22
Arc browser users must migrate their setup to a new browser before December 22, according to Search Engine Watch. The shutdown affects Mac and Windows users.
Original reporting · searchenginewatch.com
Original: “Your Arc tabs need a new home before the browser shuts down on December 22”
Read “Your Arc tabs need a new home before the browser shuts down on December 22” at Search Engine Watch →
How this was written. Clicktag wrote this article with a language model from Search Engine Watch’s reporting (model: @cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast); it describes that reporting rather than adding to it. The original, linked above, is the full story.
Key points from Search Engine Watch’s report
- The Arc browser will be shut down on December 22, affecting Mac and Windows users.
- Users must migrate their setup to a new browser before this date to retain access to their data.
- The migration process to Dia is designed to be relatively straightforward, but some features will not be transferred.
- Users can choose to export their Arc Spaces and tabs as a list of links to migrate to a different browser.
- The shutdown has different deadlines for various features, with mobile features being affected earlier.
The Browser Company has announced that it will be shutting down its Arc browser on December 22, affecting users on Mac and Windows, Search Engine Watch reported. This means that users will no longer be able to access the browser after this date. The company is directing users to its replacement browser, Dia.
The shutdown has different deadlines for various features, with mobile features being affected earlier. Arc Search will lose some of its key features, including AI tools and tab syncing, on November 23. However, a simplified version of the iOS browser will continue to work.
Users who want to retain a copy of their account records must request it by December 15, as per the shutdown guide. This record will include information such as account details and usage, but will not include passwords or browsing history stored on the device.
After December 22, Arc accounts will be deactivated, and associated personal data will be deleted within 30 days. Users will not be able to access locally stored browsing data after the browser is closed. This means that users must ensure they have migrated their setup to a new browser before this date.
The migration process to Dia is designed to be relatively straightforward, with the new browser able to import various features from Arc, including passwords and browsing history. However, some features, such as Easels and Boosts, will not be transferred. Users will need to take separate action to migrate these features.
Users who choose to migrate to Dia will be able to import their Arc setup, but some features will not be supported. For example, nested folders will become separate groups, rather than being retained in their original hierarchy. Users will need to check that their tabs and logins are available in the new browser.
Alternatively, users can choose to export their Arc Spaces and tabs as a list of links, allowing them to migrate to a different browser. The export controls are available in Arc's Advanced settings, and the company has provided separate instructions for Mac, Windows, and mobile users.
Questions and answers
What happens to my account records after the shutdown?
Users who want to retain a copy of their account records must request it by December 15.
Can I still access my browsing data after the browser is closed?
No, users will not be able to access locally stored browsing data after the browser is closed.
Will all my features be transferred to Dia?
No, some features, such as Easels and Boosts, will not be transferred to Dia.
