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r/ArcBrowser is a forum to discuss Arc — a better way to use the internet. Arc is available on macOS, iOS, Android, and Windows.

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Save password don't show up sometimes

Does anybody have the same problem? Sometimes during navigation when i have to login (it happens on different websites) saved credentials don't show up, every time i have to go on Settings->Profile->Passwords and manually search them and copy-paste in the fields.

1 Comment
2024/11/10
17:49 UTC

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Need to disable Arc Browser's "inactive window brightening effect"

Hi, I'm experiencing an issue with Arc Browser's window behavior - when the window becomes inactive (not in focus), it automatically brightens and changes contrast, creating an unwanted visual difference from my dark theme setup.

For reference: - When the window is active/focused:

In-focus: maintains my dark theme

When the window becomes inactive:

Out of focus: unwanted brightening occurs

I've seen this discussed in previous threads:
https://www.reddit.com/r/ArcBrowser/comments/178yled/disable_focus_fade_effect/ https://www.reddit.com/r/ArcBrowser/comments/1e2tw22/why_is_my_arc_browser_so_dull_and_dark_i_turned/

While these threads acknowledge the issue, they don't provide a solution.

This automatic brightness change disrupts my all-dark theme setup and creates an undesirable visual distraction. Has anyone found a way to disable this inactive window brightness adjustment? There has to be a way, even a glass effect is preferential.

5 Comments
2024/11/10
16:59 UTC

3

Multiple accounts?

Me and my girlfriend use arc browser but I’m wondering if we can have two different accounts on one browser? Like maybe each space uses a different account. This way when I’m at her place I can use my arc account and vise versa?

8 Comments
2024/11/10
15:25 UTC

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Account Sign Up issues

I recently installed Arc Browser and tried creating an account, but it's stuck. I've restarted my laptop and reinstalled the browser, but the issue persists. How can I fix this? I'm on Windows 11.

https://preview.redd.it/9yo5tgqdd30e1.png?width=803&format=png&auto=webp&s=db2c5e3229314012e10a23899729175ec609b534

0 Comments
2024/11/10
15:22 UTC

0

Gemini on Google searches.

Is there a reason Gemini stopped popping up at the top of my Google searches? It worked on the first few days that I got the browser (Nov 6) but I'm realising that I haven't seen it pop up in a while.

0 Comments
2024/11/10
15:21 UTC

0

Site search shortcuts on Windows

This but on Windows:
https://resources.arc.net/hc/en-us/articles/20855018192791-Site-Search-Directly-Search-any-Website

Apparently it is in the roadmap. Would really appreciate if someone drops me a comment in the post when this hits the ground 👌

3 Comments
2024/11/10
14:54 UTC

3

[Mac] Custom Keyboard Shortcuts Keep Resetting

Hey everyone,
I’m having an issue where my custom keyboard shortcuts in the Arc Browser keep getting reset to the defaults after some updates. It doesn’t happen with every update, but it’s occurred a few times now, so I thought I’d ask if anyone else has experienced this or knows a fix.

Any tips to keep my shortcuts from getting wiped with updates? Thanks in advance!

1 Comment
2024/11/10
12:32 UTC

1

Frustrating issue with Windows app: constant "checking for updates" prompt

windows app installer opens up every time before launching an app

I recently updated my app, and now I'm experiencing a annoying issue. Every time I close and reopen the app, or even just try to open a PDF file in Arc, the app installer keeps popping up and says it's "checking for updates" and "getting my apps information". This happens every single time, and it's really getting in the way.I'm using the Windows version of the app. Has anyone else encountered this issue? Is there a way to fix it or disable this prompt? Any help would be appreciated

0 Comments
2024/11/10
11:57 UTC

1

Disable animation while showing and hiding the sidebar

Please disable animation while showing/hiding the sidebar.

At least provide a flag do it.

Thanks!

2 Comments
2024/11/10
11:48 UTC

1

What keyboard shortcut can I use to open a page on top of the main page on windows?

2 Comments
2024/11/09
13:42 UTC

23

uBlock origin has disappeared from the web store. With the latest update, can no more use it on Arc.

Thought we could use it till mid 2025 before v3 starts to bypass it. uBlock lite still shows ads on YT. I also had custom filters/scripts for twitch on UB origin, I dont think lite even has those options to set scripts.
What do you guys use now for YT and in general?

28 Comments
2024/11/10
06:34 UTC

56

I've started getting this message whenever I use Arc on my M1 Air. What's happening?? I've been using Arc on this laptop since it came out and never ran into this.

27 Comments
2024/11/10
04:33 UTC

63

They kept their words on improving the browser

Even though Arc got lots of negative after publishing their latest announcement, I keep using and experiencing it because of all the browser benefits given to me a few months ago. It completely changes how I browse the internet (spaces, V-tab, tiny tab, little-arc, etc..)
Finally, Arc now has the syncing tab function through devices like every browser. It makes me believe the TBC is doing what they promised, they keep improving the browser gradually.

https://preview.redd.it/ioty2pygkzzd1.png?width=3024&format=png&auto=webp&s=3cd2b5465020e16439e11c2d1fdadbacd33bbfc2

https://preview.redd.it/vbldblygkzzd1.png?width=1179&format=png&auto=webp&s=6053860f4da01b4710e70afec5d2aa4dd8ebbc7d

Below is what I expect Arc will have:

  • Private tab lock on MacOS (iOS does have it, but it still shows the name of the website at the top of the thumbnail)
  • Export bookmark, history, and password
  • Ability to know which Favourite tabs are running and manually close
  • Remove the border interface or at least make it thinner (it annoys me every time I browse on Mac)
  • Option to never archive tab
  • Reader mode?
  • Anything else?
21 Comments
2024/11/10
02:35 UTC

8

Browse for Me on Windows?

Am I missing something or is Browse for Me not available on Arc for Windows? Love the feature on Android

5 Comments
2024/11/09
20:23 UTC

3

Not playing videos from Streaming Sites

I’ve had Arc for almost 2 years and all of a sudden it’s not streaming videos from Netflix, or channel 4 etc. channel 4 said that it’s a DRM issue but I selected in settings that it allows to play protected content. Any help would be great

1 Comment
2024/11/09
20:01 UTC

2

Bug when going back in the browser history

Since a few days, and even after the last update, I am experiencing a massive bug and am surprised no one else is reporting this. (Almost) Every time I use the "Go back" button or swipe to go back to the previous page, it is completely unresponsive. I can't scroll, no hover effects, when I type, I don't see what I am typing. It technically still works. If I click a link, it works, but nothing on the page changes until the new page is loaded. Turning off all extensions doesn't change anything either.

Am I the only one?

2 Comments
2024/11/09
16:49 UTC

3

reader mode

I want to know the shortcut or feature (if available) for reader mode, like on operagx where the website turns black background and text is aligned in the centre, etc. Or is there any extensions that work cause i tried a few of them and none of them work.

1 Comment
2024/11/09
15:42 UTC

0

Downloaded YouTube videos not playing

For some odd reason, my downloaded YouTube videos have stopped playing when there is no Internet connection

6 Comments
2024/11/09
02:58 UTC

0

Could anyone tell me how to remove the locked sign on the left side? It doesn't allow me to open this site by clicking it unless I use open site in new tab.

3 Comments
2024/11/09
01:32 UTC

0

Export Arc Passkeys via 3P Password Manager to macOS Keychain

I'm wondering how to backup my passkeys from Arc as I understand they were saved locally. Is it doable to get them through a Password Manager that is Arc-friendly (via import and then export them to the macOS Keychain)?

Is there another way to migrate Arc passkeys? Thanks!

4 Comments
2024/11/08
23:02 UTC

1

Arc not using locations for websites like google maps?

Just started using this browser a few weeks ago and mainly enjoying it.

I am struggling to get my location being enabled for websites like google maps or well anything else that would be useful. My permissions are fine so I'm not sure if this is my own issue or a wide spread issue.

Anyone else got the same issue and figured out a work around? On windows

4 Comments
2024/11/08
22:33 UTC

3

Arc Browser not synching

Hi all,

I have been trying to resolve this for sooooo long and I still cannot find a solution. I have contacted Arc twice but no response after ~2 months.

The Problem
I am currently using 2 MacBook Pros; my personal laptop and my work laptop. I have Arc installed on both laptops using my same email address to log in. When I did the set-up, the browsers were synced, meaning that when I opened a tab on my work laptop, the tab was also open on my personal laptop (and vice versa). I do not know when, but suddenly this sync stopped.

My thoughts
My suspicion is that it has to do with the Arc on my personal laptop because even though I have "Sync Sidebar" enabled, only my work laptop shows me the datetime of the last sync and my iPhone is also synched with my work laptop. However, my personal laptop doesn't show the sync datetime (photo attached)

My attempts
I have tried all sorts of things.

  1. I have uninstalled and installed Arc on my personal computer, but no luck.
  2. I tried turning sync on and off but again, no luck
  3. I even cleared the cache and cookies of the browser just in case, but no luck again.
  4. I logged out and logged in again, but the issue persists.

Any guidance would be really appreciated, as I struggle a lot with this issue.

MacOS Version: Sequoia 15.1
ArcBrowser Version: 1.67.2

Thanks!

1 Comment
2024/11/08
21:59 UTC

1

Mouse clicks stop working after using mini-arc

Sometimes when I open links on mini-arc and then close it, I am not able to click on anything on the particular tab. I can use the tab and type stuff on it, but not able to click on any of the buttons. I can move to a different tab and all the other tabs work fine, but when I return to the original tab, mouse clicks still don't work. Trying to reload does nothing on this tab.

If I try to close the tab using, cmd+w, the entire browser quits. However, if I open the sidebar, right click on the tab and close it, just this tab closes and allows me to reopen the tab again. Once the tab is reopened, everything works as usual. This is quite annoying as sometimes, I do not want to close a tab and doing so, causes me to lose data. Happy to answer follow up questions and I would love to hear if others are having this issue as well.

Cheers

0 Comments
2024/11/08
20:51 UTC

4

Windows performance tanked on last update?

The new tab search bar takes ages to show results now... anyone else?

3 Comments
2024/11/08
20:09 UTC

0

Can’t Open some link

Hello,

I have a problem with Arc Browser, when I want to click on a link from a site related to my work nothing happens. Even when manually entering the link nothing happens. Has anyone had this problem before and can tell me how they solved it?

Thanks in advance,

0 Comments
2024/11/08
18:55 UTC

104

I installed Arc on my Z Flip 6 cover screen

2 Comments
2024/11/08
17:27 UTC

3

Why are tabs not synched properly across devices?

Why are tabs not synched properly across devices? Something to keep in mind when using arc on different devices?

3 Comments
2024/11/08
16:21 UTC

70

Arc Search for Android Update - 0.6.0

📆 Nov 8, 2024

  • We now support landscape orientation.
  • We've added more options to the Share sheet.
  • We set the default refresh rate to 120Hz when your device supports it.
  • We fixed the "Untrusted Host" SSL error that was impacting users with Private DNS settings.
  • We adjusted the language detection in Browser For Me making results more accurate.
  • We've made it easier to swipe away tabs in the tab switcher.
  • We fixed an issue that stopped your tab history from restoring when you restart an app.

Download Arc Search

21 Comments
2024/11/08
16:12 UTC

0

PiP wants to get out of the frame

Current PiP playback

Just as the title says, The bottom black screen is the actual PiP player, while the actual video plays outside of the box.

2 Comments
2024/11/08
15:38 UTC

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