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Zen Browser is the Arc replacement I was looking for

Zen Browser is the Arc replacement I was looking for
The Verge Sunday 25 October 2026, 19:24 UTC By Terrence O’Brien 1 min read
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Launcher-like pinned tabs, pop-over glance view, and more make Zen my go to browser. I know many of you are mourning the loss of the Arc browser, and I get it. It felt like the first app in a long time to really offer a new approach to browser design.

Launcher-like pinned tabs, pop-over glance view, and more make Zen my go to browser. | Image: Zen Browser

I know many of you are mourning the loss of the Arc browser, and I get it. It felt like the first app in a long time to really offer a new approach to browser design. Atlassian bought the company last year and shifted its focus to developing Dia, its even more AI-focused browser. And soon enough, Arc will officially be no more, leaving dedicated users in a lurch. But I abandoned Arc quite some time ago for the Zen Browser and haven't really missed it. If you're willing to deal with some minor inconveniences, I think you'll find Zen is the Arc replacement you're looking for.

Zen unabashedly rips off all the best bits of Arc. Visually, they'r …

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