Arc Browser
What Arc Browser is
Arc Browser is a free Chromium browser for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. It organizes online activity with Spaces and Profiles, while Split View places tabs side by side and Themes customize the layout. Arc Sync carries tabs across Mac, Windows, and iOS, and Chrome Web Store extensions are supported. On mobile, Arc Search uses Browse for Me to generate answers; its built-in blocker blocks ads, trackers, pop-ups, and cookie banners. Arc Max adds webpage previews, command-bar ChatGPT access, tidy tab titles, and tidy downloads. Ask ChatGPT requires a ChatGPT account signed into the current Arc profile. Listed integrations include Google Calendar, Notion Calendar, Outlook, Gmail, Google Meet, Linear, GitHub, and Figma. Arc says it does not sell personal data or know visited websites and typed content. Synced sidebar data is end-to-end encrypted. Some AI features share relevant data with OpenAI or Anthropic. Arc is not SOC 2 or ISO 27001 certified, lacks account MFA, and receives Chromium updates only.
Who it suits
Arc suits users wanting a free Chromium browser with organized workspaces, extensions, ad blocking, and cross-device tab sync. It also fits people interested in built-in search and AI features who accept the stated security limits.
What it does well
- Free on desktop and mobile
- Spaces, Profiles, and Split View
- Chrome Web Store extensions
- Cross-device tab sync
- Built-in ad and tracker blocking
What to know first
- No account MFA
- Not SOC 2 or ISO 27001 certified
- Some AI features share data externally
- Receives Chromium updates only
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Arc | Free browser download for Mac and Windows | Free |
As arc.net lists them, read 12 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Arc combines workspace organization, extensions, sync, and mobile search in a free browser. Users should weigh its AI data sharing and stated security limitations, including no account MFA and Chromium-only updates.
Facts from Arc Browser's own pages
- AI account requirement
- The Arc Max Ask ChatGPT feature requires a ChatGPT account signed in on the current Arc profile. · arc.net, 12 Oct 2026
- AI data sharing
- Some Arc Max features send relevant data to OpenAI or Anthropic, and Browse for Me shares command-bar and search-result content with OpenAI. · arc.net, 12 Oct 2026
- AI features
- Arc Max includes webpage previews, ChatGPT access from the command bar, tidy tab titles, and tidy downloads. · arc.net, 12 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Brooklyn, New York, United States · arc.net, 28 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- Arc lists integrations including Google Calendar, Notion Calendar, Outlook, Gmail, Google Meet, Linear, GitHub, and Figma. · arc.net, 12 Oct 2026
- Layouts
- Arc offers Split View and Themes to customize browsing and view tabs side by side. · arc.net, 12 Oct 2026
- Maintenance status
- The Arc homepage says Arc receives Chromium updates only and directs users seeking active security patches and enterprise-grade protection to Dia. · arc.net, 12 Oct 2026
- Mobile protections
- Arc Search’s built-in ad blocker blocks ads, trackers, pop-ups, and cookie banners. · arc.net, 12 Oct 2026
- Mobile search
- Arc Search uses Browse for Me to generate answers to questions. · arc.net, 12 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says Arc does not sell personal data and does not know which websites users visit or what they type into the browser. · arc.net, 12 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Arc is a browser designed to organize online activity with Spaces and Profiles. · arc.net, 12 Oct 2026
- Security limits
- The security page says Arc is not currently SOC 2 or ISO 27001 certified and does not offer account MFA. · arc.net, 12 Oct 2026
- Security support
- The company says it runs its bug bounty program through HackerOne and contracts Latacora for outside security reviews and training. · arc.net, 12 Oct 2026
- Sync
- Arc Sync syncs tabs across Mac, Windows, and iOS. · arc.net, 12 Oct 2026
- Sync encryption
- Sidebar data synced through Arc Sync is end-to-end encrypted and, according to the policy, viewable only by the user. · arc.net, 12 Oct 2026
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