Our board says we need an "Arc Engine" (CEO diary) 

Telling an Instagram CTO "we don't do that, that's a Facebook thing" is wild. I do have a lot more respect for you now though.

Don't complex yourself over thinking Arc needs more features. The Arc product offers so much value over all other browsers, that 100% the focus now should be on improving the current experience: Get perf improvements and release to Windows. Keep chiseling, this product needs refinement not new features! Keep at it, I love it!

This transparency is extremely unusual, and at least I appreciate it, makes me feel I am part of the journey. By the way I started using Arc on Dec 2022 and have not even considered switching to anything. I only miss safari keychain integration

The way I'm cheering for this company is unreal. But they are right. The product is so good, it is (in a way) expected to have the growth they are having.

Please NEVER stop making these videos. Seeing your and your team's passion is wery inspiring, and as a small business owner it's also educational. I almost gave up on ARC because it was so different, and I couldn't get used to it. I loved the features and the idea, but my right arm and eyes just wouldn't accept the changes. We had a talk, and now all my bodyparts are on the same page, and we love ARC.

A big chunk of people not staying active users past 30 days due to lack of Windows is exactly where I landed - and I even recommended it to a friend on Mac who currently is using it. I switched to Win11 as my primary OS for content creation/performance-to-cost reasons, but prefer the MacOS experience. I was, and am, primarily interested in Arc as a Win11 tool - a tool that would hopefully bring some of that macOS attention to detail and UX polish that the Win11 experience lacks some of the time (I wouldn't even consider using Win until 11 released). I love Safari - tab view is indispensable - Firefox has the polish I'm looking for, but is less feature rich than Safari. Arc has this level of polish, AND new and useful features.

Two questions: 1. Do we expect a full-fledged mobile app? (iOS) I find myself having to use Chrome/Safari because the Arc app for some reason cannot switch tabs. 2. Are you staying with the Chromium engine? Honestly that what I thought was the Arc Engine - building your own custom browser engine. Amazing job. enjoying my Arc experience and I am one of those D7 people actually now.

These videos are part of your product for me!

As always, LOVE these videos. They don't need to be super high quality-webcam in room is perfect to bring us along the journey! Super interesting point about referrals from people have a much higher chance of D5/D7. While in general it makes sense, I wonder if improving the onboarding experience could actually get that % to almost the same as it is via referral. Though watching friends as they onboard onto Arc, we've seen friction + have gotten quite a bit of feedback on how the onboarding post-settings setup could be greatly improved (to be fair, the bar is set so high by the initial settings onboarding, which is fantastic). Just walking the user though spaces/folders/profiles a bit more, with a bit of inspiration as they use it (e.g. don't even try to explain profiles until they first experience spaces-but guiding them through that like a video game). The old Mega Man + Mega Man X did such an amazing job at this "onboarding" in a way, an amazing video on it here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8FpigqfcvlM.html Anyway, appreciate that your team is so aware of where improvements can be made-prioritization must be so difficult with the growth your team has been experiencing! You're all doing an amazing job!

When is Linux coming? Been waiting for Arc on Windows/Linux for a very long time :(

I never thought I would switch to another browser outside of Chrome/Firefox, but Arc is it, I LOVE the spaces, i LOVE the boosts, i love the way it handles new tabs being opened.. SO many things.. man.. unfortunately a lot of my friends are on windows so I can't recommend it yet but I know thats coming

was so excited when i saw the title, thought you were changing the chromium engine

Let's fuckin' go guys. 🚀

These videos are such a Masterclass. Thanks Mr. CEO

Oh, I hoped this was about web engines... 🙃 I don't want to contribute to Google having more power on the web that it already has (RU-vid is the only product of theirs I'm using). Their choice of engine is what keeps me from using either Arc or Vivaldi. (For those curious, I go between Firefox and Orion - and sometimes Safari.)

Love the transparency. I've been watching these videos for a while but have not yet made the switch. One of my hesitancies from switching browsers is I have a ton of tabs open that I never close (bad habit of mine). If there was a way to import these over to Arc with a click of a button (post install) I'd do it! I think you sort of touched on it here, Essentially, a carbon copy of my current Chrome window(s) on Arc. Maybe it already exists, in which case, see you soon!

paris board meeting video!!!!!!!!

I heard about Arc Browser the first time in the MKBHD podcast (I think a lot did.. and I think a lot of your Q2 growth might have come from that?)... Initially, when I tried the Browser, I found it very interesting from a "This is different"-point of view.. But then after a day or so, I started feeling a bit over-whelmed with all the new features, that you don't see often in a "normal browser". Spaces.. The way you have Folders (Bookmarks) and the way they work... Pinned URL's.. etc. So I kinda went back to Safari again. Also, because I really wish there was a more "real iOS experience" than the companion app. But then I tried it again.. and now... after a bit of "getting used to it", it is by far my favorite browser. Not using the Easel and Notes part yet - but it's something I want to try and use more often. And then the 1 thing that makes me REALLY excited about this product... again.. this is a browser. I'm not supposed to be excited about a web browser.. But... I am a Software Developer.. And from a Software Developers point of view, the way you engage your users, and make your business transparent with these videos from your team-meetings etc.. It's SO f... interesting and it makes me want to be a part of making the product even better! I love that you bring us all inside the 4 walls of your business and asks us when you want to make decisions. And...... one last thing... THANK YOU for making release notes after each update that actually makes me interested in reading the entire thing!

I know you have separate articles and videos for specific aspects of Arc, but it would be cool if you made an occasional video along the lines of "Top X number of ways to get the most out of Arc" or "5 Arc Optimizations" or "Optimal Arc setup for Students." For example, I'm not really getting much out of the Spaces feature, but that could just be me. I just find myself using my Home space and sending tabs to my other spaces for "eventual" use. For me, what I like about Arc is the interface design. Who knows, maybe I'll get more use out of spaces in the future when I'll have a burning need to separate different aspects of my time at the computer. Thanks for a great browser. Other than for banking type stuff, I use this browser exclusively.

This transparency is next level.

I got really disappointed when I realized halfway through the video that you were NOT talking about switching out of Chromium. I really thought you meant a rendering engine there. Love Arc, though!

Needs major Ipad OS support.

75% of company should be working on Arc for Windows. Just saying. Im mean, as you said, 80% of sign ups are for Windows and on the waitlist. I dont understand how you guys set your priorities.

A full password manager for desktop and mobile and full mobile experience and I’ll fully switch to it. I love the browser it’s just feels really half baked on iOS

As much as I appreciate your work as a founder myself, please focus on the basics. Arc randomly deleted ALL my saved passwords, and none of my emails to your support ~6 weeks ago have ever been answered. This made me realize that I wouldn't recommend Arc as a default browser to anyone who's actually using it for work.

When you said “Arc engine”, for a second there I thought you meant “ditching Chromium”. I understand why (almost) every browser is based on Chromium these days - hell, a company with the resources of Microsoft couldn’t make a success of a browser with its own engine - but it’s a shame that google is, and will remain, so dominant. It’s only going to be bad for the consumer (and smaller companies) in the long run. I’ve honestly no idea why no monopolies commission has gone after them over this.

also dont forget linux,

after using arc for about three months i love it so much however am starting to hesitate to use it because my battery is being drained. What am actually working on my computer I’m usually connected to an external monitor and don’t have to worry about power, so I use Arc. But when I’m out of about identity, use Edge specially were streaming videos online to pass the time. I find that edge saves me a lot of battery life

Watching all these videos gives me blind faith in Arc. I won't even have to use it: as soon as it's available for Windows, it will be my everyday browser.

Thanks for sharing and building in public like this. It is a breath of fresh air. You did not only accomplish that with Arc but also with how you all are building Arc and the Browser Company (thanks for not changing the name 😃). I have been an Arc user since day one, and while some things are rough around the edges at the moment, it is still my default browser, and I probably use it more than anything else. I guess the only applications I use more are the terminal and VSCode. 😃

My memory muscle is already tied to arc hotkey. Don't ever stop. We will support you

Love Arc. One of of the few products I recommend to everyone. Still have no idea what Boosts are but hey, dig my Easels. I'm a total D7. Addicted.

I absolutely love Arc so far, and i’m definitely in the “tried and staying forever” group. would love it if you guys started an Arc discord or something too, so the community can directly discuss and contribute to development :)

I love how open he is about calling himself out about things they haven't done but really should have by now, instead of just putting some spin on it to justify past decisions.

Yup, 100% - I tried it and never looked back. Now I can't wait for a Windows release so I can move all my machines over!

I'm one of the first 600, watching the video

i love that your sharing these videos. thanks a lot for involving us.

This man reminds me of Gerry Bertier actor in Remember the Titans 😆

Hey Josh - if Arc gets on Windows and drops the waitlist and does zero marketing, everything else takes care of itself. There’s enough value that an entire community of creators will be built around doing marketing for you; the product is just that good that I don’t think traditional marketing school rules should apply.

Really like Arc and most of the features BUT I had to switch back to Safari as Arc is extremely slow in page loading on Ventura (always takes 3-4 seconds to launch) and the higher battery consumption...Hope to see huge improvements there soon ;-)

Please don’t forget about us Linux users 🙏

Hated Arc at first. Love trying new tech and the dream of a 'good' browser to save us all is always there. Chrome vs IE, then Edge vs. Chrome - they all go evil in the end. But...after many months I tried forcing myself to stick with it after I saw some features that I enjoyed, and I haven't looked back.

It's so interesting to follow the Arc journey through these videos

I thought you guys would be talking about the Arc engine as a custom alternative to using chromium. Nice video regardless.

Thank you! Now 100% on Arc. But still using Windows on the corporate Windows laptop. Will migrate to Windows Arc as soon as it's there!

This is amazing for brand loyalty and a great way to show transparency in product development! Love the product and rooting for an exciting future :)

When will I receive an email with my invite.

It's only for mac?? Really??

I use Windows so I have not used arc but don't forget to add DoH support to it

I appreciate the mention of stability. I stopped using Arc specifically because of a bug that prevented me from opening up new tabs. Really hoping I can come back in the future.

love you guys!!!! arc engine vroom vroom

First , always good to hear updates

I'm curious about the Windows browser - how much of what is done on Mac is transferrable? Will it be a whole second product that needs equal attention for features and performance?

Yes indeed, the waitlist was the most frustrating part of my experience, which never resulted in me getting to download the browser myself. It was only when one of my favorite tech podcasters published a stunning review of Arc and had obtained a block of invitations. Miraculously, I caught it when they were still available and finally downloaded and installed it myself. And yes, immediately Arc became my preferred and default browser, and yes, I am in the D7 category. The only downside I have found thus far is that, having come from the Brave browser for its ad-blocking capability, Arc still lets some ads slip by in RU-vid. Other than this, I am completely in love with Arc! ❤💘💓

I am one of the many just waiting on the Windows launch. I've used Arc on a company Macbook for work while I had it and it was such a wonderful experience I even considered getting a Mac myself or running it on a MacOS VM for my personal machine. It feels like a subpar browsing experience having to go back to using Chrome on my Windows home computer after having used Arc for work so I am really hoping and waiting for the Windows release. No pressure!

Performance. Yes, focus on performance please. I'm working now on Arc & Chrome in parallel, but that's only because I love you guys.

such a fascinating insight in how things are run!!

I love Arc, would be D8 if I could 🙂👍

iCloud Keychain and Apple Pay, please. Without these, I'm bound to falling back to Safari.

Guys keep on goin... im a 5D-7D User of Arc on Mac... but i need that thing asap on my Windows Business machine 🙂... you guys make a very good job an Arc... lovin it...

I honestly switched back to Safari just because the iOS app Sucks só badly. Love the app on my mac but if I cannot sync with my other devices (like iPhone and iPad) I can’t REALLY pull the trigger and switch to Arc.

I'm using arc as default browser for over 4 months in my office laptop. Now I'm about to leave the company and I will not have macbook after that. And now I started worrying about whether my next laptop will be a mac or a windows one😢😢😢.and I personally don't own macbook.all the bookmarks and the data synced into icloud but I'm not sure how to import them back.

I have Arc installed on both my Macbooks. And it is pretty much default when I use my Mac. But for most of my work I just prefer using windows with WSL2 on it. So I just pull out my Macbooks maybe once or twice a month. I'm very curious how your growth curve will look like once Arc finally steps into windows. :D Can't wait.

I've been talking about windows since you launched. Im 1 of those 80, I don't and can't own a Mac in my country... Like 80% of the world at least. I follow everything arc from day 1, I just wasn't allowed in. BTW tech enthusiasts (early adopters) are more on Linux and windows, eve when they own apple products...

WHY NOT MAKE IT FOR LINUX AND THEN RUN ON WINDOZE NATIVELY ? and do windoze uzers a favor in the meantime

Thank you for creating Arc and working on it to be the best it could be. I will be there with every step of the journey

I'm confused, Is most of the company working on PERFORMANCE or Arc Engine?

I am definitely a D5 that hopes to become a D7 😅 Use Arc every weekday for work on my Macbook, but would love to use it on the weekends on Windows too! I was wavering on whether to stick with Arc for a little while, mainly due to struggling to understand how bookmarks can truly map to pinned tabs without becoming cluttered/confusing. What turned everything around for me was realizing how severely I was underutilizing Arc's Spaces. Now I struggle when I have to go back to Chrome on the weekends. It feels so... useless.

Definitely looking forward to having Arc on my Windows desktop. I never thought I would enjoy using a web browser as much as I do with Arc on my Macbook.

The waitlist matters if you’re willing to answer every email from new users. It’s not a serious issue, but I’ve been waiting about a month for a reply. If you remove the waitlist, might as well remove the calls for feedback. You don’t have the time to get back to everyone.

I really agree with the fact you need to work on your (already very good) 1st-day UX. I've been very hyped about Arc for a long time, I think you have a great product, and I still keep up with your work and content, but I've never had the energy to really make the switch. Hell, I'm even too lazy to pick one browser at all -I'm still constantly switching between Safari and Chrome. I wish you the best, and I'm convinced Arc will gain plenty more users in the future!

Hello - my MacBook Air M2 Ventura 13.4 is getting very hot. The latest version of the browser Arc is installed.

Bring it to Windows with Sync. Focus on polish and performance please. Feature set is already solid. Just my perspective. 👍🏻

impatiently waiting lol. for the windows Arc.... Absolutely the browser other than mac/ios only great job

Windows user here. On the waitlist for over 6 months, but rest assured, you have NOT lost me. Metrics can be funny like that. Wishing you all the best. PS: If you want to keep me, an easy to use built-in adblock is a deal breaker, because you can snatch users from Opera and Brave, and you know Chrome will never integrate an adblock

Great update Josh, thank you. I don't know if you respond to questions here on youtube, but I'm curious what from a product vision perspective is off the table when it comes to chasing growth? One of the things I've anecdotally heard from others I've tried to "sell" Arc to, is that the sidebar paradigm just doesn't click with them. I can't really see how a top tab bar would work with Arc's design direction, but like, is that something potentially on the table for reevaluating? There's that (paraphrased) saying of "your principles aren't principles unless they hurt", so I'm curious where you think that line is for you at the moment :)

I've been on the waitlist for 2+ years. Hopefully I'll get in soon, but i'm not holding my breath.

arc is 1# browser im using if i were on mac sadly my older opencore hackintosh is nothing really usable and so im stuck on win 11.. the user curve is nothing id be concerned about at this point.. as you said, it's not 1st day out of the box experience and i love being part of it

When linux?

Does arc have or will have when it's launched for windows, seamless Google translate like chrome? Or not so seamless Google translate like opera?

I love that you have both perspectives of improving the funnel at a critical point and the engine for the people to stay. I have the feeling that at some point companies and a lot of startups are concentrating on the describing product better than actually improving it.

I don’t really believe in a “default browser”, I use a lot of them on different devices. Do hours spent using a specific browser matter if, for example, I’m forced to use webkit on iOS?

switched back to Safari for the Sonoma beta in June (I wanted to see how their profiles feature worked) and immediately missed so many quality of life features in Arc that I didn't even think about until they were suddenly gone. With iCloud keychain getting Chrome support it was a no-brainer to go back to Arc.

I just don’t use Arc 100% of the time because it’s not on Windows, but it is my default browser on Mac. Since heavy duty creators (motion designers, 3d artists, etc) are more inclined to use Windows because of its hardware performance, you loose a lot of people, people that are creative and like those type of products.

Hola!! Cuando lanzaran arc browser para Linux??? Por favor no tarden mucho!! Me parece muy interesante este navegador. Ya quiero probarlo!!

engine huh... clicked on it because i am unhappy about this being yet another chromium. :/ btw if the browser sticks for me, i am about to be very disappointed when i cant find it for linux - despite it being another chromium. oh: and when (not if!) you do it for linux, please ignore debs, snaps and appimages. please start right away with flatpak.

Please bring back the tab sync. Or atleast, give me an option to turn that on/off. You took away that feature and now Arc is more Chrome-like than Arc-like...

I like watching this video, but as a creator myself, I think the audio is "acceptable" (could use a little acoustic treatment) but wish you get a better camera, maybe it's just me but I'm sure there are other's like me and others who don't even care.. But if at least get a FX30. This is a critique not a criticism.

I really love The Browser Company. But I can't love a closed-source browser. I do understand why you would want to keep it closed, but just saying that the day it's open is the day I try to switch to it completely :)

Please never stop making these videos. I find them interesting and insightful. But PLEASE don't put the cursor out of Josh's face camera. It's like a little hair or piece of dirt on the screen 🥲

I am already using Arc Browser as my default on Mac. But I still miss an iPadOS version to switch completely. Please put this on your agenda

For a second there I was ecstatic about the prospect of you guys leaving the Blink/Chrome engine… ;)

Why the heck are you moving to France, it's literally burning right now.

Arc changed the way that I work and browse everyday, for me the main selling point is the ability to have different profiles between spaces. Before Arc I usually had two chrome windows open(one profile per window) and even if I use different colors between them I still get confused about which one is which, so thankfully Arc changed that!

I like to see the growth and transparency it gives, as I look forward to Arc coming to Windows until I get a Mac xd, long live Arc🥳🥳

is it possible to make an incognito "space" within Arc browser? I have multiple accounts for several websites and would be incredibly helpful to have this ability, like in traditional Chrome

I’ve never put up with even a single bug in a software before, but even with some bugs windows is still just amazing!

The other browser's kinda do this, you open the installer and it basically tries to hijack it all at once 'for your convenience' - we hate this. You offer a lot of very good features but accessibility needs some work. Remember, when it is easy to use, it's easy for E V E R Y O N E

Oh, shit! I’m one of the D5/D7 that you lost. I just switched back to Brave Browser. 😢

Indeed, you lose people because of the waitng list and windows version... Admittedly the waiting list probably garnered interest in the first place. And it was good to avoid the initial uncontrolled disapppointment, but if you feel you're prime time ready, please let us in :) I am the forgiving kind :)