My Browser Odyssey: From Arc to Dia to Zen Browser
2025-08-19

I was a devoted Arc browser user, loving its powerful keyboard shortcuts and multi-profile functionality. However, its developer, The Browser Company, pivoted to the AI-powered Dia browser, abandoning many of Arc's strengths. Dia, while incorporating AI features, sacrificed usability and privacy, forcing me to search for an alternative. Firefox, while functional, lacks a polished user experience. Ultimately, I found Zen Browser, a Firefox-based browser with Arc's clean, fluid interface and powerful customization, solving Firefox's multi-profile management issues. It's become my new favorite. I even believe Mozilla should acquire the Zen Browser team to improve the user experience of Firefox.
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