{"slug":"arc-vs-chrome)","title":"Arc vs Chrome Browser","url":"https://www.aversusb.net/compare/arc-vs-chrome)","faqCount":5,"faqs":[{"question":"Is Arc as fast as Chrome?","answer":"Arc is slightly faster in startup time (1.2s vs 1.3s) and uses 25% less RAM on average. 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. Chrome collects extensive user data for ad personalization and is owned by Google, the world's largest ad company. Neither is ideal for privacy; use Brave or Firefox for stronger privacy protection."},{"question":"Is Arc available on all devices?","answer":"As of 2026, Arc is available on macOS and Windows (desktop), with iOS support in beta. Chrome is available on all platforms (desktop, mobile, tablet) with full feature parity. Arc's limited platform support makes Chrome a better choice for cross-device workflows."}],"faqPageSchema":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","@id":"https://www.aversusb.net/compare/arc-vs-chrome)#faq","url":"https://www.aversusb.net/compare/arc-vs-chrome)","inLanguage":"en-US","name":"Arc vs Chrome Browser — FAQ","description":"Frequently asked questions about Arc vs Chrome Browser","dateModified":"2026-07-07T22:29:14.634Z","author":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https://www.aversusb.net/#organization","name":"A Versus B"},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https://www.aversusb.net/#organization","name":"A Versus B"},"isPartOf":{"@type":"Article","@id":"https://www.aversusb.net/compare/arc-vs-chrome)#article"},"license":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/","speakable":{"@type":"SpeakableSpecification","cssSelector":["#faq",".faq-item"]},"mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"Is Arc as fast as Chrome?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Arc is slightly faster in startup time (1.2s vs 1.3s) and uses 25% less RAM on average. However, page load times are comparable since both use the Chromium engine. Arc's advantage lies in efficiency rather than raw speed.","inLanguage":"en-US","url":"https://www.aversusb.net/compare/arc-vs-chrome)"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Can I use Chrome extensions in Arc?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"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.","inLanguage":"en-US","url":"https://www.aversusb.net/compare/arc-vs-chrome)"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Will websites work in Arc like they do in Chrome?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"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.","inLanguage":"en-US","url":"https://www.aversusb.net/compare/arc-vs-chrome)"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Which browser is better for privacy?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Arc offers better default privacy with no behavioral ad tracking. Chrome collects extensive user data for ad personalization and is owned by Google, the world's largest ad company. Neither is ideal for privacy; use Brave or Firefox for stronger privacy protection.","inLanguage":"en-US","url":"https://www.aversusb.net/compare/arc-vs-chrome)"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Is Arc available on all devices?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"As of 2026, Arc is available on macOS and Windows (desktop), with iOS support in beta. Chrome is available on all platforms (desktop, mobile, tablet) with full feature parity. Arc's limited platform support makes Chrome a better choice for cross-device workflows.","inLanguage":"en-US","url":"https://www.aversusb.net/compare/arc-vs-chrome)"}}]}}