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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By: Internet Archive

Users: 300,000+

Rating: 4.23

(293)

2 new ratings

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

Creation date: 2020-08-10

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

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

Ranking

# 1,124 ▼ 2

Other rankings

#53 in Tools

#1 in machine keyword 51

#19 in chrome keyword 89 ▲

#23 in auto save keyword 42 ▲ 2

#25 in internet keyword 90 ▲ 2

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Other platforms

Wayback Machine (v1.5.7)

3.38

(483) 171,078+

Wayback Machine (v3.2)

4.04

(333) 35,240+

Wayback Machine (v3.3.1)

4.80

(6) 22,231+

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Extension summary

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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.

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!