Wayback Machine

Wayback Machine

The Official Wayback Machine Extension - by the Internet Archive.

What is Wayback Machine?
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.
Stats
Users: 200,000+
Rating: 4.23 (257)
Version: 3.3 (Last updated: 2023-11-22)
Creation date: 2020-08-10
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • cookies
  • contextMenus
  • notifications
  • storage
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • https://archive.org/*
  • https://*.archive.org/*
  • https://hypothes.is/*
  • See more
Size: 1.35M
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Summary

Welcome to the Official Internet Archive Wayback Machine Browser Extension! Go back in time to see how a website has changed through the history of the Web. Save websites, view missing 404 Not Found pages, or read archived books & papers.

Most features will work without requiring an account including Save Page Now.

Some features must be enabled from Settings. Turn on Private Mode to prevent automatic sending of data and to protect your privacy while browsing.

Features

• Save Page Now - Instantly save the page you are currently viewing in the Wayback Machine. Turn on Auto Save Page in settings to save pages that have not previously been saved, or Auto Save Bookmarks to save when bookmarking a page. Works while logged out, or log in for additional options.

• Oldest, Newest & Overview - View the first version of a page or the most recently saved in the Wayback Machine. Or view a calendar overview of all archived pages. Can also use by right-clicking over a page or link.

• Wayback Machine Count - Display a count of snapshots of the current page stored in the Wayback Machine over the toolbar icon, and the date of last save in the popup.

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User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Convenient for accessing and saving web pages easily without needing to visit the Wayback Machine site directly
  • Useful for archiving pages and ensuring they can still be accessed in the future
  • Automatically checks each page against the Wayback Machine archive
Cons
  • Some users reported the extension requires them to sign in but doesn't provide a direct way to do so
  • Issues with the save feature being broken or not working as intended
  • Crashing some users' browsers or causing performance issues
Most mentioned
  • Ease of saving and accessing archived pages
  • Problems with the save feature and sign-in requirements
  • Impacts on browser stability and performance, including crashing issues
Recent reviews
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Safety
Risk impact

Wayback Machine is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Wayback Machine if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Wayback Machine has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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