Arc browser shuts down December 22 as company shifts focus to Dia

The Browser Company will shut down its Arc browser on December 22, 2026, directing users to its AI-focused browser Dia. Accounts will be deactivated, personal data deleted within 30 days, and Arc Search removed from Google Play. The company cited rising browser security costs and will move its engineering teams to Dia.

• Arc stops working on Mac and Windows on December 22, 2026
• User data will be deleted within 30 days of shutdown
• Arc Search on iOS and Android loses AI features on November 23
• Atlassian acquired The Browser Company for $610 million in 2025