The left sidebar holds Arc’s tabs and Spaces, giving each browsing context its own place in the same window. Arc is a Chromium-based browser from The Browser Company, with tools such as Profiles and Split View for arranging different kinds of online work.
Separate projects with Spaces and Profiles
Create a Space for a distinct context, such as work, study, or personal browsing, and keep its tabs grouped in the sidebar. Switching Spaces changes which set of tabs is in view, so project pages and everyday browsing do not have to share one long tab list.
Profiles add another layer of separation for browsing activity. Arc presents Spaces and Profiles as ways to arrange different parts of online life, with multiple contexts accessible from one browser window.
Arrange pages with Split View
Split View places pages side by side in the browser, letting you keep two sites visible together. For example, you can read a source while drafting in a web app, or compare pages without repeatedly switching between tabs.
Themes let you change the browser’s appearance. Together with the sidebar and its organized tab list, these options make Arc’s window layout adjustable to personal preferences.
Bring Chrome extensions and data into Arc
Arc uses Chromium, so it supports Chrome extensions and websites built for that browser engine. Chrome users can import their browser data when moving to Arc, bringing familiar browsing information into the new setup.
Tabs appear vertically in the sidebar instead of in a horizontal strip along the top. This layout keeps tab names in a persistent list and pairs naturally with Spaces, which separate groups of pages by context.
Use Arc’s privacy approach
Arc states that it does not know which websites you visit or what you search for, and that it does not sell your data. An Arc account can sync data across devices; some optional features share selected data with third-party partners.
Pros
- Spaces keep separate browsing contexts in the sidebar
- Profiles provide another way to separate browsing activity
- Split View displays pages together in one window
- Chrome extensions and Chrome data can be brought into Arc
Cons
- Arc now receives Chromium and security updates only, without new features
System requirements: Windows 10, Windows 11
What are Spaces in Arc?
Spaces group tabs by context, such as work, study, or personal browsing, within Arc’s sidebar.
Does Arc support Chrome extensions?
Yes. Arc is based on Chromium and supports Chrome extensions.
Can Chrome data be imported into Arc?
Yes. Arc can import data from Chrome.
