Web Archives

github.com/dessant/web-archives Web Archives Open-source projectOpen source

This browser extension opens archived or cached webpages through services such as the Wayback Machine.

github.com/dessant/web-archives
Web Archives homepage screenshot

About Web Archives

Web Archives is an open-source browser extension that finds archived and cached versions of web pages through services such as the Wayback Machine. Searches can be started from the context menu or the browser toolbar, and supported sources can be toggled and reordered in the extension's options.

Key features

  • Find archived versions of web pages via multiple archive services
  • Find cached versions of web pages via cache sources
  • Start searches from right-click context menu
  • Start searches from browser toolbar
  • Toggle archive and cache sources on or off
  • Reorder search sources in extension options
Best for: People who want to look up archived or cached versions of web pages.
Good for
  • Supports multiple archive and cache sources
  • Searches can be started from context menu or toolbar
  • Open source under GPL-3.0 license

Web Archives at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Browser extension
Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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