Dia browser to bring back vertical tabs in upcoming update

Dia browser from The Browser Company is moving towards integrating features that appeal to users who value ARC’s unique workflows. Following the initial beta rollout to ARC users, feedback highlighted the absence of a vertical tabs sidebar, an organisational feature long requested by power users. The upcoming 0.36 version is expected to introduce an option under the View menu that enables both the tab display and a vertical sidebar. This change will bring a familiar experience for users who prefer navigating, closing, and adding tabs from a side panel, similar to what was previously available in ARC.

The company appears to be responsive to early user feedback, prioritizing core navigation improvements before public beta release. Alongside these updates, recent builds now let users convert prompts into reusable skills by simply liking a prompt on the sidebar, which jumps directly to the skill creation interface. For those using Dia’s AI-driven features, there’s also improved support for YouTube. AI now pulls context not just from the video but from comments and related clips, broadening the depth of automated insights.

The new vertical tabs sidebar is not yet live in the public beta, but the infrastructure seems ready, with tab search already present in the side menu. This suggests the team is in the final polishing phase before launch, likely ensuring a smooth transition for ARC users who depend on advanced tab management. These incremental changes fit with The Browser Company’s broader strategy to attract productivity-focused users who want more control and modular workflows, positioning Dia as a browser that evolves rapidly in response to its community’s needs.