This browser extension opens archived or cached webpages through services such as the Wayback Machine.
Open source
24 alternativesVandal
Vandal opens archived versions of webpages from the current tab, with browser extensions available for Firefox and Chrome.
About Vandal
Vandal is a browser extension for Firefox and Chrome that opens archived versions of a webpage from the current tab, so users can move back in time without leaving the page they are viewing. It is built using the Wayback Machine API and is not affiliated with the Internet Archive. It offers a narrower set of features than the Wayback Machine.
Vandal loads pages in an iframe, so it can only partly replicate browser behavior, and some websites do not support iframe loading. It cannot save a page to the Internet Archive, although it notifies users when a page has not been archived. Unlike the Wayback Machine, it does not let users enter a URL for a different domain.
Key features
- Opens archived snapshots of a webpage from the current tab
- Calendar and Graph views for switching between snapshots
- Built-in browser for navigating the archive
- Browse archived snapshots for a single date or across a month
- Resource Drawer showing timestamp differences of page resources
- Historical View, in beta, showing a page's snapshots over the years
Best for: People who need quick access to archived snapshots of a URL for reference purposes.
Good for
- Provides quick access to archived snapshots of a URL
- Lets users navigate to a specific snapshot
- Keeps archived pages open in the current tab
Watch out for
- Uses iframe to load pages, which has inherent limitations, and not every website supports iframe
- Cannot save a page to the Internet Archive
- Does not allow navigating to another domain by entering a URL
Vandal at a glance
- Category
- Search & Reference › Web Archives
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Browser extension, Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
Vandal alternatives
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ArchiveWeb.page captures webpages interactively in a browser and lets users replay the resulting web archives with ReplayWeb.page.
Webrecorder provides open-source tools for capturing, replaying, and preserving interactive web content.
ArchiveBox saves pages, bookmarks, feeds, social posts, media, and source code in durable formats through a self-hosted web archive.
Kiwix provides download options for its software and related products, with links to community, nonprofit, and service sites.
The official Wayback Machine browser extension is available for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari.
Open source
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Vandal FAQ
Is Vandal affiliated with the Internet Archive?
No. Vandal is not affiliated with the Internet Archive. It is built using the Wayback Machine API.
Can Vandal save a page to the Internet Archive?
No. Vandal does not support saving a page to the Archive, but it notifies users when a page has not been archived.
Can I open a different website by typing its URL into Vandal?
No. Unlike the Wayback Machine, Vandal does not let users navigate to another domain by manually entering a URL.
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