# Archivarix Cache Viewer

> View cached versions of web pages in various web archives (Wayback Machine, Yandex Cache, Archive.is, Arquivo.pt)

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/archivarix-cache-viewer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/archivarix-cache-viewer)

## Overview

- **ID:** `archivarix-cache-viewer`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Archivarix
- **Category:** web-development,search-tools
- **Daily users:** 63
- **Weekly downloads:** 4
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-13
- **First published:** 2026-02-10
- **Size:** 101 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/archivarix-cache-viewer/)
- **Website:** [https://archivarix.com/en/](https://archivarix.com/en/)

## Description

Archivarix Cache Viewer - Quick Access to Cached Web Pages

🔹 What Is Archivarix Cache Viewer?

A browser extension for instantly viewing cached and archived versions of any web page. Access historical snapshots from multiple web archives with one click - no more manual URL copying or searching through archive websites.

⭐ View cached pages in 6 major web archives
⭐ Right-click context menu on any page, link, or selected text
⭐ Open all archives simultaneously with one click
⭐ Special domain buyer mode for expired domain research

🔸 How It Works

The extension adds convenient access to web archives directly from your browser:
<ol><li>Click the extension icon or right-click on any webpage</li><li>Select your preferred archive from the menu</li><li>View the cached version instantly in a new tab</li></ol>
Works with full URLs, links you hover over, or domain names you select in text.

🔹 Supported Web Archives

Access cached content from the most comprehensive digital preservation services:

✔️ Wayback Machine - Internet Archive's massive collection of web snapshots
✔️ Yandex Cache - Russian search engine's cached pages with auto-redirect
✔️ <a href="https://prod.outgoing.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/v1/06d58dd35570a98d42719a4c37b345d64bd0f25a578b7c82ffbf85a094033981/http%3A//Archive.is" rel="nofollow">Archive.is</a> - Archive.today service for permanent page snapshots
✔️ <a href="https://prod.outgoing.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/v1/6a91d1120aba5149062774409e9559d53fc12230c2feee35cd0a68944be7242b/http%3A//Arquivo.pt" rel="nofollow">Arquivo.pt</a> - Portuguese Web Archive with extensive European content
✔️ GhostArchive - Alternative archive for social media and news
✔️ Archive-It - Internet Archive's curated web collections

Each archive has different coverage - checking multiple sources increases your chances of finding cached content.

🔸 Perfect For Researchers and Professionals

The extension serves anyone who needs access to historical web content:

• SEO Specialists - Analyze competitor website changes and historical content
• Digital Marketers - Research brand mentions and campaign history
• Journalists - Verify sources and access removed articles
• Historians - Study web evolution and digital culture
• Developers - Debug issues by comparing page versions
• Legal Professionals - Document evidence from web pages

🔹 Domain Buyer Mode

Special feature for expired domain investors and researchers:

When enabled, the extension automatically detects domain names on popular domain marketplace sites:

✅ <a href="https://prod.outgoing.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/v1/89a0217390138229b84fbe8c54e653d9b45ad5cc19e5f4a124c864f261c74037/http%3A//ExpiredDomains.net" rel="nofollow">ExpiredDomains.net</a> - Largest expired domain database
✅ <a href="https://prod.outgoing.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/v1/5ec8fca2e6a01ddc13ff4a456b2743fce6ab49490a9b1c03cf18f9c5a71d4290/http%3A//Backorder.ru" rel="nofollow">Backorder.ru</a> - Russian domain aftermarket
✅ <a href="https://prod.outgoing.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/v1/1675a47fd0e0d11619a9789a76dcd9dcf8b68c8fcd86755dddc2d434ca76af58/http%3A//DropCatch.com" rel="nofollow">DropCatch.com</a> - Domain catching and auction service

Hover over a domain listing and right-click to check its archive history instantly.

🔸 Context Menu Integration

Access archives from anywhere with the right-click menu:

• On any webpage - Check cache for current page URL
• On any link - View archived version of linked page
• On selected text - Extract domain and check its history

Choose individual archives or open all simultaneously for comprehensive research.

🔹 Yandex Cache Auto-Redirect

Unique feature: when you select Yandex Cache, the extension opens Yandex search, automatically finds the cached page URL, and redirects you directly to the cached content. No manual searching required. Note: Yandex may show a captcha on first use - solve it once to access cached pages.

🔸 Common Use Cases

When a website is down:
Check if Wayback Machine or <a href="https://prod.outgoing.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/v1/06d58dd35570a98d42719a4c37b345d64bd0f25a578b7c82ffbf85a094033981/http%3A//Archive.is" rel="nofollow">Archive.is</a> has a recent snapshot to access the content you need.

When content was deleted:
Removed articles, posts, or pages often remain in web archives. Check multiple services to find preserved copies.

When researching website history:
Compare how a site looked months or years ago. Track design changes, content updates, and business pivots.

When evaluating expired domains:
View what content previously existed on a domain before purchasing.

When verifying information:
Confirm what a page said at a specific time. Useful for fact-checking and documentation.

🔹 Privacy and Performance

The extension respects your privacy:

• No data collection or tracking
• Works entirely in your browser
• Only activates when you use it
• Minimal permissions required

Lightweight and fast - no impact on your browsing performance.

🔸 Key Features Summary

✅ Access 6 major web archives instantly
✅ Right-click context menu integration
✅ Domain buyer mode for expired domain research
✅ Yandex cache auto-redirect feature
✅ Open all archives with one click
✅ Customizable archive selection
✅ Works on pages, links, and selected text
✅ Lightweight with no tracking

🔹 Get Started

Install Archivarix Cache Viewer to access cached web pages instantly. Right-click any page or link to view its archived history across multiple preservation services.

Find deleted content, research website history, and evaluate expired domains - all from your browser's context menu.

## Rankings

- #14,655 — Overall
- #22 — cache
- #98 — viewer
- #207 — captcha
- #249 — machine

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `contextMenus`
- `activeTab`
- `storage`
- `tabs`

### Host permissions

- `https://yandexwebcache.net/*`
- `https://ya.ru/*`
- `https://yandex.ru/*`
- `https://yandex.com/*`
- `https://yandex.by/*`
- `https://yandex.kz/*`

### Content script matches

- `backorder.ru`
- `dropcatch.com`
- `expireddomains.net`
- `member.expireddomains.net`
- `www.backorder.ru`
- `www.dropcatch.com`
- `www.expireddomains.net`
- `ya.ru`
- `yandex.by`
- `yandex.com`
- `yandex.kz`
- `yandex.ru`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

> Some risk analysis details are omitted from this free response. [Upgrade to view the full analysis](https://chrome-stats.com/pricing).

## Similar extensions and apps

- [Web Archives Plus](https://chrome-stats.com/d/web-archives-plus) — 4 users, 1.00 / 5
- [The Archiver](https://chrome-stats.com/d/the-archiver) — 146 users, 4.83 / 5
- [Web Archives](https://chrome-stats.com/d/view-page-archive) — 68,255 users, 4.65 / 5
- [Web Archive Viewer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/page-archive-viewer) — 358 users, 3.67 / 5
- [The archivist](https://chrome-stats.com/d/the-archivist) — 1 users
- [Open in the Internet Archive](https://chrome-stats.com/d/open-in-internet-archive) — 1,045 users, 4.40 / 5
- [Internet Archive Assistant](https://chrome-stats.com/d/internet-archive-assistant) — 20 users
- [WaybackMachine Cache Grabber](https://chrome-stats.com/d/waybackmachine-cache-grabber) — 4 users
- [ArchivedSnap](https://chrome-stats.com/d/archivedsnap) — 1 users
- [Web Archive Explorer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/web-archive-explorer) — 14 users, 5.00 / 5
- [Archiveror](https://chrome-stats.com/d/archiveror) — 195 users, 5.00 / 5
- [archive-webextension](https://chrome-stats.com/d/archive-webextension) — 329 users, 4.63 / 5

---

Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/archivarix-cache-viewer)