Arc Search is the modern, AI-enabled mobile browsing experience you’ve been waiting for —focused on getting you to an answer faster, and without all the clutter of the internet.
LET US BROWSE FOR YOU
Our features BROWSE FOR ME and PINCH TO SUMMARIZE take the heavy lifting out of your search journey. With intuitive AI summarization, Arc Search condenses webpages into concise insights, delivering the perfect answer to any question you have – no more endless scrolling or information overload.
AD FREE, DISTRACTION FREE BROWSING
Enjoy an ad-free, distraction-free web experience that's clutter-free (and great for ADHD) with:
Always-on blocking of ads, trackers, GDPR popups, and banners
Automatic archiving of inactive tabs to maintain tidiness
A reader mode that minimizes distractions (great for ADHD)
A minimalist user interface that subtly complements any website
PRIVACY FIRST BROWSING
We're passionate about the internet but not at the cost of compromising your privacy. Arc Search ensures your online activities remain yours alone with advanced private browsing modes, secure tabs, and comprehensive data protection.
IN THE DETAILS
From the keyboard-ready start to the easter egg~ fidget spinner logo (also great for ADHD), Arc Search delights with its clean UI and thoughtful touches.
ABOUT THE BROWSER COMPANY
Arc Search, crafted with care by The Browser Company, is more than just a browser—it represents a step forward towards a better internet. The Browser Company, based in New York, is a team of friendly individuals committed to improving how we use the internet. After all, the web browser, a tool we use daily for hours, has remained largely unchanged in the past 15 years. This realization led us to develop Arc, a browser that is not just faster but also more personal, focused, and creative. Arc embodies a vision of simplicity, eliminating tab overwhelm and internet clutter to create a more efficient online experience, keeping pace with our increasingly online lives.
GO DOWN THE ARC RABBIT HOLE
Download Arc for your desktop and sync your browsing experience across devices: http://arc.net/
Optimized Arc Search App for iPad:We are excited to announce that the Arc Search app is now compatible with members' iPads, offering a layout that better suits your device's screen size and functionality. Major props to Julia for bringing this highly requested update to life!
Enhanced Privacy for Shared URLs:Jasdev has ensured that trackers are removed when sharing or copying a URL, providing you with enhanced privacy and security.
June 13, 2024 —
V1.17.0
Swipe to Undo Tab Closure: Accidentally closed a tab? Adam’s on it! You can now swipe in the opposite direction to reopen the closed tab and pick up right where you left off.
Apple Wallet Pass Download Fix: We resolved an issue where certain Apple Wallet pass download links wouldn’t work. Thanks to Adam, we were able to handle more types of downloads for passes.
Fixed Download Bug: Adam fixed a bug where tapping certain types of downloads would sometimes not open the file. Now, you should have reliable access to all file downloads.
June 06, 2024 —
V1.16.0
Multi-Language Support for Call Arc: Thanks to Nathan, voice-activated search now works in any language supported by Siri. Just open Arc Search, lift your phone to your ear, and speak your query in any of the supported languages to get instant results.Note: transcription only works in the language you’ve selected in iOS settings.
Reduced Accidental Call Arc Activation: Nathan also has improved gesture control to minimize unintentional activation of Call Arc, ensuring the feature is only triggered when lifting your phone to your ear.
Custom Search Engine:You can now add custom search engines to Arc Search. Just click the tab switcher in the bottom left corner, then the gear icon, and navigate to “Search Engine” in Site Settings. From there, thanks to Adam’s handiwork, you can choose the search engine that’s best for you.
Link Previews:Now, following an update from Adam, when you long press on any link, it reveals a website preview within the popup menu — allowing you to preview content at a glance.
Handoff Across Devices: If you have a tab open in Arc Search, macOS now will suggest opening that URL in your default web browser via Mac’s Handoff feature. Shoutout to Nathan for ensuring this smooth transition between devices.
Numeric File Downloads: Thanks to Julia, Arc Search now automatically appends sequential numbers to filenames — eliminating the risk of overwriting existing files, and keeping you organized.
Picture-in-Picture for Videos: While exiting Arc Search previously resulted in videos stopping, now when you exit Arc Search, the video will continue playing on your screen. Thank you Nathan for helping us watch our favorite videos while multitasking.
Site Link-Sharing Action: Following some great work from Nathan, you can now open links directly in Arc Search, or perform a Browse for Me search using text. Simply select the Arc Search action after clicking a link, or highlighting text, and let Arc Search do its thing!
Fixed Apple Wallet Pass Links: Adam resolved an issue with Apple Wallet pass links containing multiple passes — such as boarding passes or event tickets — ensuring they now open correctly and display all included passes.
Precise Page Refresh:Pull-to-refresh now waits until you release the drag gesture before initiating the refresh. Thanks to Julia,this should prevent accidental page refreshes, and allow you to cancel by dragging back up before releasing.
Arc Search Tab Bug Fix: Thanks to Adam,we fixed a bug that could cause Arc Search to repeatedly open new tabs after opening links with an arc:// URL format.
Ad Blocker Link Issue Resolution: Adam also addressed an issue where ad blockers could sometimes render certain links un-clickable, such as “Visit” links on Google Images.
May 23, 2024 —
V1.14.0
**Introducing Call Arc: **Arc Search now has voice-activated search, triggered by holding your phone to your ear and saying your query — just like you’re making a phone call. Once you do, you’ll instantly hear your search results, accompanied by an animated smiley face! You can also click “Read More” on the Call Arc screen to access full Browse for Me results for each query.
**Auto-Open Keyboard Fixes: **Following member feedback, we’ve ensured that the auto-open keyboard preference will be respected regardless of whether you have any tabs open. Also, if you prefer not to have the keyboard auto-open, it will no longer appear upon force-quitting and relaunching the app, or when reactivating the app with no open tabs. You can toggle the keyboard’s auto-open option by tapping on the tab switcher in the bottom left corner, then the gear icon to open App settings.
May 16, 2024 —
V1.13.0
Collapsible Bottom Bar: The bottom bar will now collapse when you scroll down on a page, and re-expand when you scroll up — maximizing your screen space for a more immersive browsing experience.
Adjustable % Page Zoom: Page zoom settings now show the percentage value of the zoom, making it easier to manage your view preferences with precision. Additionally, tapping the percentage value resets the zoom to 100%. To access page zoom settings, click the up arrow in the bottom right corner of the screen.
Browse For Me Instant Answers: Members will see a short answer for certain queries seeking quick information, providing answers without needing to navigate away. Examples include, “How many feet are in 2 miles?” or “What’s $500 in Yen?”
Ad Blocker Transparency:We now show the number of ads and trackers blocked in the footer of the Tab Controls. To view, click the up arrow in the bottom right corner of your screen while on the page with blocked ads.
Toggle Keyboard Visibility on App Launch: Responding to popular demand, we’ve introduced a new preference setting that allows you to control whether the keyboard should automatically appear when you launch the app. To access, click the up arrow in the bottom right corner and navigate to Site Settings.
Initial Search Suggestions: New members will now see some initial search suggestions after completing onboarding, ensuring members can hit the ground running upon joining — such as “Summarize today’s news,” “Best movies of the last decade” and more.
Default Browser Banner: A banner that prompts you to make Arc the default browser will now appear after extended usage.
May 9, 2024 —
V1.12.0
Browse for Me Query Editing: When navigating a Browse for Me page in Arc, you can now edit your query directly. Simply click the up arrow in the bottom right corner of the screen, just as you would in regular tabs, to make your changes directly.
New Browse for Me List Format:For searches where the results make the most sense as a list (e.g. “pizza in Washington DC” or “Nike sneakers from the 90s”), Browse for Me returns results in a list format, making it easier to compare options.
Advanced HTTPS Certificate Bypass: For users who understand the potential risks, we now offer the option to bypass invalid HTTPS certificates. This option allows you to continue accessing a website even when its security certificate cannot be verified.
May 2, 2024 —
V1.11.0
**Voice Search: **Use voice search for hands-free browsing! Just hold the plus sign, speak your searches, and watch the magic happen. Perfect for when you’re on the move.
**New Widget: **You can now add an Arc Search widget to your home screen by pressing an app or empty area until the apps juggle, tapping the plus sign in the top left corner, and selecting the Arc Search widget in your preferred size. Use the widget to quickly access voice search or synced spaces with one tap.
Page ZoomandRequest Desktop Website. Optimize your viewing preferences with two new tab controls. Tap the up arrow in the bottom right corner to check them out!
**Improved Gesture Control: **We've made an update allowing you to swipe more smoothly from the middle of the page — reducing accidental swipes back.
Redesigned Onboarding Process: When you first download Arc Search, we now showcase the best features for a smoother start.
