To downgrade your Arc browser, you generally need to manually download an older version of the application and replace your current installation with it. This process allows you to revert to a previous build, which can be useful for restoring specific functionalities or behaviors.
Step-by-Step Downgrade Process
Follow these clear steps to downgrade your Arc browser to a previous version:
- Identify the Desired Version: First, you need to locate the download link for the specific older version of Arc you wish to install. These are typically hosted on Arc's release servers.
- Example: As of June 1, 2023, a previous version could be found at: https://releases.arc.net/release/Arc-0.105.3-39135.zip
- Download the Archive: Click the provided link or paste it into your browser to download the
.zipfile containing the older Arc application. - Unzip the File: Once the download is complete, locate the
.zipfile in your downloads folder and unzip it. This will extract the Arc application file. - Quit Current Arc Application: Crucially, before proceeding, ensure that your currently running Arc browser application is completely closed. You can do this by right-clicking its icon in the Dock (on macOS) and selecting "Quit," or by using your operating system's task manager/activity monitor to end the process.
- Replace the Application: Drag the newly unzipped Arc application file into your
Applicationsfolder (on macOS). - Confirm Replacement: If prompted, confirm that you want to replace the existing Arc application with the older version you just downloaded.
By following these steps, your Arc browser will be successfully downgraded to the specified older version, restoring its previous behavior and features.
