PowerToys Run Web Search plugin can't open Arc

Microsoft PowerToys version

0.80.1

Installation method

Microsoft Store

Running as admin

No

Area(s) with issue?

PowerToys Run

Steps to reproduce

1. Set the default browser as Arc.
2. Enable PoerToys Run and the built-in Web Search plugin with direct activation command set to "??".
3. Trigger PowerToys Run, type "?? my search query".
4. Select the "Search the web in Arc" option.

✔️ Expected Behavior

Open a new tab in Arc and navigate to search results page for "my search query".

❌ Actual Behavior

Sometimes an error message appears saying "Failed to open Arc". Other times focus switches to Arc, but no new tab is opened.

Other Software

Arc from The Browser Company

• Build Info: 1.0.1.24682 (0000)
• OS Version: 10.0.22621
• Chromium Engine Version 124.0.6367.92