Arc Browser's Revolutionary Approach to Web Browsing Now Available on Windows

The innovative Arc browser, which has been captivating macOS and iOS users for the past couple of years, is now making its way to Windows, promising a transformative experience for those accustomed to Chrome and Edge. Developed by The Browser Company, Arc offers a refreshing take on web navigation, featuring a collapsible sidebar for vertical tabs and bookmarks, a command bar for navigation, and various tools to enhance your browsing experience.

The Browser Company is confident that Arc's unique features will entice Windows users away from the dominant browsers, with co-founder Hursh Agrawal emphasizing its calming and organizing capabilities. "Arc really is just calming and keeps you organized," says Agrawal in an interview. "It helps you handle your tasks during the day better."

Arc's arrival on Windows marks a significant milestone in The Browser Company's vision of creating an "operating system for the internet." This vision is further strengthened by Arc for Windows being built on Swift, Apple's programming language, with the company also contributing to making Swift available for Windows application development.

Saleem Abdulrasool, a member of the Swift core team and a software engineer at The Browser Company, expressed excitement about this development, highlighting the potential for other developers to follow suit. "I am so excited about this," says Abdulrasool. "Finally seeing something come to fruition after so long is truly something. It’s really an effort of love."

Despite the impressive features, Arc faces a challenging landscape, competing against established browsers like Chrome and Edge. However, the company believes there is a gap in the market for a browser like Arc, which offers a fresh approach to web browsing.

Darin Fisher, who joined The Browser Company in late 2022 after a career that included working on Netscape, Firefox, and Chrome, believes there is room for disruption in the browser market. "I saw the transition at Google when people went from everybody using Internet Explorer and Firefox to suddenly people using Chrome," says Fisher. "Internet Explorer had gotten stagnant and Chrome struck at the perfect time with a better product. That’s what The Browser Company is hoping to replicate."

Arc for Windows is designed to evolve with weekly updates, ensuring it continually improves and offers new features. The Browser Company aims to bring the Windows version to parity with the macOS version, focusing on the most useful features first.

The Windows release follows Microsoft's Fluent design language and supports features like Mica and Acrylic for a more native Windows 11 experience. However, the browser will initially only be supported on Windows 11, with plans for a Windows 10 version in the future.

Arc's release on Windows also brings Arc Search to Windows users, with an Android version of Arc Search in development. This move underscores The Browser Company's commitment to making Arc a truly cross-platform browser, offering a consistent experience across different operating systems.