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However, page load times are comparable since both use the Chromium engine. Arc's advantage lies in efficiency rather than raw speed."},{"question":"Can I use Chrome extensions in Arc?","answer":"No. Arc has its own extension ecosystem with ~1,000 extensions, while Chrome has 180,000+. Arc is working to expand its library, but niche extensions (specialized tools, legacy software) may not be available. Most common extensions (adblockers, password managers) exist in both."},{"question":"Will websites work in Arc like they do in Chrome?","answer":"95% of websites work identically in Arc. Since Arc is Chromium-based, it uses the same rendering engine as Chrome. However, 5% of legacy corporate or highly specialized sites may have issues, whereas Chrome maintains 99.8% compatibility."},{"question":"Which browser is better for privacy?","answer":"Arc offers better default privacy with no behavioral ad tracking. 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