Innovation in the Android web browser space has slowed considerably in recent years. Industry leaders Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome have focused on improving the user experience, bolstering speed, and diversifying other related offerings. However, the true essence of these browsers hasn’t changed much, if at all. So, when apps like the Arc Search browser arrive and offer a fresh take, there’s reason to be excited.
The fledgling browser, developed by New York-based The Browser Company, first landed on Apple platforms in 2022, with a Windows version following in April 2024. This month, the early access version for Android finally made its debut. But is it any good? Is Arc Search browser the Google Chrome challenger we’ve been waiting for? Can it topple Mozilla Firefox’s as my web browsing workhorse? Find my thoughts below.