HopkeyTurn the browser you use into an Arc alternative
Arc stops working on December 22, 2026. You do not need a new browser to keep its best parts. Chrome, Edge, Brave, and Vivaldi have vertical tabs built in, and Safari lists a Tab Group's tabs in its sidebar. Hopkey adds the other half: Arc's ⌘T command bar for tabs, history, site search, and menu commands.
- Free forever
- 14 days of Pro included
- macOS 14 or later, Apple silicon and Intel
Arc is two things: a sidebar and a command bar
Arc put your tabs in a sidebar and gave you ⌘T: one box to find any tab, page, or site. Most browsers now have the first part. Chrome, Edge, Brave, and Vivaldi have vertical tabs built in. Safari lists the tabs of a Tab Group in its sidebar, with the tab bar on top.
None of them have Arc's ⌘T bar. Hopkey adds it, so you can keep the browser you know and the keyboard habits you built in Arc.
What works in each browser
| Feature | SafariEvery feature | Chrome | Brave | Edge | Vivaldi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⌘T bar with open tabs | |||||
| Tabs in every window, tab groups included | |||||
| History | |||||
| ⇧⌘C copy link and ⌥⇧⌘C Markdown link | |||||
| Pin and unpin | |||||
| Site search with Tab and % Pro | |||||
| Menu commands Pro | |||||
| Developer tools Pro | |||||
| ⌃Tab to the last tab Pro | |||||
| Tabs in closed Tab Groups | – | – | – | – | |
| Auto-archive Pro | – | – | – | – |
Hopkey works best in Safari. In the other browsers, turn it on in Settings. Firefox is not supported, because it would need a browser extension.
What you keep from Arc
In Arc
⌘T command bar
With Hopkey⌘T opens Hopkey: open tabs, history, site search, and menu commands in one list.
In Arc
Spaces
With HopkeySafari Tab Groups. Hopkey searches the tabs of every group. Groups that are not open in a window need Full Disk Access.
In Arc
Sidebar with your tabs
With HopkeyYour browser's own sidebar: vertical tabs in Chrome, Edge, Brave, and Vivaldi, a Tab Group's tabs in Safari.
In Arc
Archive of old tabs
With HopkeyWith Pro, in Safari: auto-archive after 12 hours, 1 day, 3 days, or 1 week, with a searchable archive. Off until you turn it on.
In Arc
Pinned tabs
With HopkeyYour browser's pinned tabs. Pin or unpin with ⇧⌘P or from ⌘K.
In Arc
⇧⌘C and ⌃Tab
With Hopkey⇧⌘C copies the link of the current page and ⌥⇧⌘C copies a Markdown link. With Pro, ⌃Tab switches to the previous tab.
Not in Hopkey: Boosts, Split View, and Little Arc.
What Hopkey adds that Arc did not have
- Safari's menu commands as results: Reopen Last Closed Tab, Pin Tab, Show Reader, Merge All Windows, Export as PDF.
- Developer tools (Pro): type
$to search Safari's Develop menu, or View > Developer in Chrome, Brave, Edge, and Vivaldi. - Search the current site (Pro): start with
%. - An actions menu on every result with ⌘K: copy link, copy Markdown link, pin, close, or remove from history.
Details on the bar itself: Arc's command bar in Safari. Moving bookmarks, passwords, and Spaces: switching from Arc to Safari.
Hopkey is not affiliated with The Browser Company or Apple.
Questions and answers
Is Hopkey a full replacement for Arc?
No. It adds Arc's ⌘T command bar. Your browser's own sidebar or vertical tabs cover the tab list. Hopkey does not add Boosts, Split View, or Little Arc.
When does Arc stop working?
On December 22, 2026.
Which browsers does Hopkey work in?
Safari, Chrome, Brave, Edge, and Vivaldi. Safari gets every feature. Firefox is not supported.
Does the browser need to be my default?
No. Hopkey works in whichever supported browser is in front.
Is Hopkey made by The Browser Company?
No. Hopkey is made by en3sis and is not affiliated with The Browser Company or Apple.