Web Archives
View archived and cached versions of web pages on various search engines, such as the Wayback Machine and Archive.is.
Web Archives - View Cached Web Pages
"Web Archives" is a browser extension that allows users to find and view archived and cached versions of web pages using multiple search engines. It features customizable search modes, a context menu for easy access, and is available on multiple browsers. Support for the project's development is encouraged through Patreon. For a comprehensive list of supported services and more details, visit the extension's GitHub page.
Add-on stats
Manifest V3
Permissions:
- alarms
- contextMenus
- storage
- unlimitedStorage
- tabs
- activeTab
- notifications
- webRequest
- declarativeNetRequest
- scripting
Host permissions:
- <all_urls>
Size: 538.69K
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
Other platforms
Not available on Android
User reviews
Does exactly what I need it to do. Saves a lot of time of having to go to copying and pasting the URL to different archive sites.
by Frank, 2025-02-07
Excellent!
by Marek, 2020-03-29
Not much useful, just a redirect switch
by Soumyadeep, 2022-11-08
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Web Archives 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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Risk likelihood
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Risk likelihood analysis details
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