/r/ArcBrowser
r/ArcBrowser is a forum to discuss Arc — a better way to use the internet. Arc is available on macOS, iOS, Android, and Windows.
Arc typically receives updates on Thursdays.
Note: r/ArcBrowser is not affiliated with The Browser Company.
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So, I went into arc's file folder and I found very weird folder the name was ARC_BoostsEditor.resources. So I think this folder is exists for arc boost. So can anyone tell me why this folder even exist?
Why is taking to long to reach feature parity on windows? Is it technical debt, OS limitations or a lack of investment by TBC?
Many users are seeking alternatives, and Zen Browser has been mentioned frequently as a possible option due to its open-source nature. However, recent incidents in the Zen Browser community have raised significant concerns. Some users report a toxic environment, citing issues like unchecked hostility, intolerance, and a lack of accountability for harmful behavior. Allegations against the community’s creator, suggest a permissive stance toward such behavior, which includes disturbing examples of racism and transphobia from community members that go unmoderated.
For users who value an inclusive and respectful open-source space, these issues might be important considerations before adopting Zen Browser as an alternative; they are very aware of the article and are doing everything they can to get it deleted, even on this Sub
Despite all the recent handwringing, Arc remains my hands-down favorite browser for macOS. However, until a few days ago, I didn't have time to try Arc Search on iOS and iPadOS for much more than search. The name and focus on search features reinforced an impression that it wasn't intended for use as a general browser.
However, like Arc for macOS, when I finally had time to focus on it, I discovered Arc Search is a great mobile browser with desktop sync plus the kind of ingenious minimalism and focused design that made Arc famous.
At this early stage, I have only one issue that is cosmetic. As you can see in the screenshots, when browsing reddit, Arc Search has a nice translucent taskbar at the bottom that even minimizes out of the way when scrolling. 👍🏼 However, on some sites, like Outlook, the taskbar remains blinding white when in dark mode, is not translucent and does not minimize while scrolling.
Any idea why Arc Search behaves differently in these two websites? I looked around in settings and will file feedback with Arc support—unless someone knows an obvious fix that I missed.
I don't what BRAVE is doing better but I wanted ARC to win.
I shifted to ARC Search as the default a few weeks ago and rarely use mobile browsers these days. However, when I was using it, I realised the page looked odd and was an AD. I thought I should try it in BRAVE and as you can see BRAVE handled it like a champ (Best AD Free Browser for reason). But I really wanted ARC to win this.
As I shifted to ARC for it's better UI/UX.
Is it possible to sync the favorites across all devices (Win, iOS)?
Hey everyone!
I was searching if it is possible to install Arc Browser in Ubuntu and the only thing I could find about the topic is this article. Could someone tell me if it really works? And, if you tried it and it worked, could you tell me how many space did the installation take in your disk?
I tried it since it is a repository cloning and the terminal has been working for so long due to the high amount of files, plus it had already taken almost 20GB of space in my disk, so I stopped the process and removed the files, decided to look for some information first.
I use Arc on my Mac M1 Work Laptop. Whenever I play the first video on Arc, it works just fine. But after that, whenever I try to play any other yt video, even after refreshing/reloading, YT fails to play with a "hung" player UI(other elements work fine). However, I do not face the same issue on Chrome browser. Any possible solutions?
Hi, I want to keep the Save button visible all the time below youtube video player. Whenever I try to zap other buttons, somehow youtube manages to move the save button under submenu. (Zapping other buttons has never worked in my case.)
I just want like, dislike and a save buttons visible below the player.
Has anyone found the solution for this?
AI Max...sucks? Or even more so is just sorta meh? Like, I don't find myself using it all that often and it doesn't seem like anyone else does?
But I have to imagine that AI becomng part of TBC was a huge part of the pitch to investors and the massive valuation, which would track with how everything else in VC land is working right now - say AI in a pitch, get a billion bucks.
The 2.0 play seems to double down on AI but basically in a way that's hidden from the 'general user' lol but like, maybe its just...not that good?
Genuinely curious what yall think
When I am going to sign in for the youtube this thing always appears. Is there anyone else experiencing this
How can I download extensions? This has been a problem for me for a while ever since I downloaded Arc.
Just reseted my Mac and installed everything again. Previously i could type "youtube" or "reddit" in my command bar and press tab to go directly to the search option of youtube or reddit. Just like the Chatgpt MAX feature (that still works).
This autocompletion doesnt work anymore and i couldnt find a setting to enable it.
Anyone else noticed that?
This is the default floating window feature of Tiktok, not the ARC browser. When I use Tiktok's Floating Player, when moving to another tab, Tiktok's floating player does not work. No floating windows are shown, even the default window floating of the browser. Does anyone have a situation like me, please help me. I use Arc Browser on Mac
This is the default floating window feature of Tiktok, not the ARC browser. When I use Tiktok's Floating Player, when moving to another tab, Tiktok's floating player does not work. No floating windows are shown, even the default window floating of the browser. Does anyone have a situation like me, please help me. I use Arc Browser on Mac
Several earlier posts, all closed, ask for the ability to delay the time for the left navigation sidebar to pop open. I use triple vertical screens (1440x2560) and this one issue drives me nuts... to put it mildly.
Is this a javascript function that will never allow us to slow the reaction time?
Or, is there a hack that we can use to disable this function altogether and only open the sidebar with a manual click or CTL+S?
Whenever playing YouTube videos at full screen, there's this small horizontal line going across the bottom of the screen. The problem is still there even after pressing f11. Is this a browser issue or...?
The Browser Company doesn’t owe its users nothing, mainly because we are users and not customers I get it. If you wish, you can go and build the next AI Pin. However, you built a great product, you created an amazing user community. And since you’re no longer interested in the product you built, it’s time to hand it over to the community. Let the community the freedom to add new features, create bug fixes, etc.
Many "bad press" posts have been removed by the moderators even though they are justified. Arc is dropping support. Removing the posts is even worse. I've seen really good write-ups that were basically instantly removed. Wtf?
📆 Nov 2, 2024
Thanks for using Arc Search! Here's what's new in this version:
- Our search widget has arrived!
- We've added a preferred language setting for Browse for Me, Search and Translate.
- We improved Incognito mode design and Search Engine settings.
This is not another post raging about arc dropping support, but i was thinking about it and looking for a general opinion
They say on the video they are stopping to update arc because the “normal user” (like their family members) were not sold on the idea, but, at the same time, they want to monetize the product. Browsers, however, are free and the only kind of people that would actually pay for a broswer or extra features are power users so what is the need to appeal to mass audiences? Am i missing something here?
Hi I’ve been trying some search engines and have come to prefer Startpage. How can I set Startpage as default in arc browser?
Theo wasn’t fearmongering on X. People already dislike Arc’s choice after watching their video on YouTube and before Theo twitted. Josh is not handling getting unfavorable user feedback well and Theo did not slender the Arc dev team.
It’s interesting to see Arc going from such a loved browser user base a year ago to right now getting all the negative comments.
Does this company have their head too high up in the sky and need to understand they’re still on earth?
Is there a way to auto sort the spaces to alphabetical order automatically?
Just giving us option to hide topbar would give arc a borderless feel on windows which would atleast make it look similar to arc on Macos
Saving tabs is not a substitute for bookmarks. I use bookmarks to save pages I won't visit for ages, permanent tabs are for pages I use regularly, which change every few weeks. I have about 100 pages saved on Edge; it's just unfeasible to have them as permanent tabs or folders in Arc.
I have the latest version of Arc Search. I use browse for me daily probably 10 times a day. Since Wednesday though it has not worked in any way, shape or form. I’ve switched over to using perplexity and chatGPT with search instead.
Thing is. I like the way Browse for Me lays out information. So I kinda want it back.
Does anyone else have this issue?
I have a an iPhone 14 Pro Max running iOS 18.2 (dev beta).
I have been trying to use it but I just can't. everytime I open a page I just get an overlay saying this host is untrusted
Why ?? I never turn off my computer. I've been using Arc for a while now.
But its behaving weirdly, my open tabs disappear the next morning I get to my computer.
Yes.. I set the setting for archiving after 30 days. not 24 hrs.
Whats going oooon !!! (macOS sequoia)