Wayback Machine

The Official Wayback Machine Extension - by the Internet Archive.

Wayback Machine: Internet Archive Official Browser Extension

Wayback Machine is a browser extension from the Internet Archive that lets you explore the history of the web, right from your browser. It enables users to view a website's changes over time, save the current page for future reference, and even view 'missing' pages via its 404 Not Found feature. Furthermore, it offers a wealth of useful resources, like archived books and research papers when visiting Wikipedia or Amazon Books. Access to all functionalities is possible without the need for an account, however, logging in provides additional options for a more personalized experience.

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Extension stats

By: Internet Archive

Users: 300,000+

Rating: 4.23

(294)

Version: 3.4.2 (Last updated: 2024-08-14)

Creation date: 2020-08-10

Permissions:

activeTab
cookies
contextMenus
notifications
storage
scripting
webRequest

Host permissions:

https://archive.org/*
https://*.archive.org/*
https://hypothes.is/*
<all_urls>

Size: 1.37M

Email: in*****@archive.org

URLs: Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 1,127 ▲ 83

Other rankings

#52 in Tools ▲ 1

#1 in machine keyword 22

#13 in chrome keyword 94 ▲ 3

#17 in internet keyword 56 ▼ 2

#19 in auto save keyword 8

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Other platforms

Wayback Machine (v1.5.7)

186,712+ 3.31

(529)

Wayback Machine (v3.2)

36,984+ 4.05

(336)

Wayback Machine (v3.3.1)

23,641+ 4.80

(6)

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Very convenient and reliable for archiving web pages
Easy to use and understand
Provides useful features like archive count, archive date, outlinks, and screenshots
Valuable tool for checking old versions of sites
Helpful for research and preserving digital history

Cons

Frequent 'Save Failed' errors even when logged in
Issues with archiving specific pages and domains
Extension functionality has been disrupted due to server issues
Requires users to sign in for certain features, causing confusion
Reported slowness and downtime of the Wayback Machine's servers

Most mentioned

Problems with saving pages and errors indicating the user needs to be logged in
Dependability issues due to recent server attacks and updates
General appreciation for the utility and functionality when it works
Requests for improved features and personal customizability of the save options
Complaints regarding the loading speed of the archive website

User reviews

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Niilo Muuttoranta, 2025-01-14

Sometimes it fails to save without providing any reason, but it's good to have access to the site history at least. Maybe I just need to sign in first?

Jolan XBL, 2025-01-14

When using the extension and trying to archive, you must be signed in, or you will get an error. Otherwise, go to website and archive manually. You may need to temporarily turn off any Ad Blockers, refresh the page, and also the page you want to save after logging in, and then attempt again. Great, easy and useful!

Miss Glow, 2024-12-31

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Wayback Machine requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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