Arc Browser is available on Windows 10, the upcoming ARM version.

Earlier this year, Arc Browser, an interesting alternative to mainstream web browsers, finally arrived on Microsoft's platform. However, in its initial rollout, Arc was limited to Windows 11 users. Thankfully, the developers didn't abandon Windows 10 users and confirmed that a version for the soon-to-be-defunct operating system was in development. Now, after several months, Arc Browser is finally officially available on Windows 10.

Users can now download the Arc Browser on their Windows 10 computers if their system is running version 1901 or later. Windows 10 is an operating system platform with diverse hardware support, but not all systems can support Arc. Users should note that this application requires a processor that supports the BMI2 instruction set architecture. This means Arc will not work on Intel chips older than the Haswell generation, as well as AMD processors prior to the Excavator version.

Another point to note is that currently, Arc does not support processors based on the ARM architecture. Therefore, devices running ARM chips such as the Surface Pro 11 or Surface Laptop 7 will not be able to use this browser. The good news is that developers are also working on an ARM-native variant of the Arc browser, so support is only a matter of time.

Thus, the Arc browser is now available for free for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Windows 11, and Windows 10 users. Future updates promise to integrate ad blockers, tracking prevention, and other exciting features. You can download Arc from the official website.

After a long wait, the highly anticipated new Arc browser platform is now available to all Windows 11 users. Derived from macOS and iOS, Arc offers a unique, minimalist user interface and a host of intelligent personalization features compared to modern browsers. While a closed beta is currently available, all Windows users worldwide can try Arc for free and experience its new capabilities.

According to initial feedback from the Arc testing community on Windows, the overall experience is generally positive. Indeed, while the user interface is somewhat unique and has a few quirks that require some time to get used to and customize, Arc rewards users with a smooth, web-browsing experience without all the flashy, annoying features often found on some popular browser platforms today.

Because both are developed on the Chrome platform, Arc's compatibility is something users don't need to worry about. Additionally, you can enjoy hundreds of thousands of Chrome extensions without any problems. It's also worth noting that the Windows version of Arc is built using Swift, Apple's programming language for macOS and iOS, instead of the usual C++. The Arc development team spent a lot of time porting the browser from macOS to Windows, and now they are eager to help other app developers try Swift instead of C++, which is currently used in Chrome and Edge.

Although written in Swift, Arc for Windows doesn't feel like a blatant copycat macOS application. It uses native Windows frameworks, meaning you get a Windows 11-like user interface, familiar menus and toggles, and the user-favorite Mica interface (there's also Acrylic support for those who want a more minimalist, transparent UI).

A core element of the Arc experience is a special feature called Space. Spaces can be considered separate areas for different web browsing needs, such as work or entertainment. These Spaces appear on the left side of the browser in the sidebar. Users can easily switch between Spaces by swiping their finger left or right on the trackpad. In addition, there are other convenient features, such as Split View, tab spaces, vertical tabs, configuration, etc.

Another unique feature is that when browsing the web, if you want to open a link on a specific webpage, simply press Shift and click on the link. A window will immediately appear, displaying the corresponding content of the link. You won't need to open another tab; you can quickly view the content and close it. This makes quickly viewing content extremely convenient, and is one of Arc's most appreciated features.

Today's release is just the beginning of the Arc project. In the announcement email, the developers (The Browser Company) stated that they plan to add more features to the Windows version to give users an experience comparable to macOS, add Windows 10 support, and more.