View archived and cached versions of web pages on 10+ search engines, such as the Wayback Machine and Archive.is.

Latest Version

Version
7.0.0
Update
October 1, 2024
Size
528KiB
Developer
armin.dev
Category
Users
40,000+
Rating
4.91489 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Alarms
ContextMenus
Storage
UnlimitedStorage
Tabs
ActiveTab
Notifications
WebRequest
DeclarativeNetRequest
Scripting
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Web Archives Extension

Web Archives is a browser extension that enables you to find archived and cached versions of web pages. Searches can be initiated from the context menu and the browser toolbar.

Web Archives is an open source project made possible thanks to a community of awesome supporters. If you'd like to support the continued development of the extension, please check out https://armin.dev/go/patreon

A diverse set of archive and cache sources are supported, which can be toggled and reordered from the extension's options. Visit the wiki for the full list of supported search engines.

https://github.com/dessant/web-archives/wiki/Search-engines

PRO TIP: search for a link without visiting the web page by right-clicking on the link and searching from the context menu.

A handful of search modes are offered that serve different use cases. The search mode can be set independently for the context menu and the browser toolbar from the extension's options.

Search modes:
• Tab: search for the web page opened in the active tab. This is the default search mode.
• URL: search for a custom page URL.

The extension is also available for Edge and Safari: https://github.com/dessant/web-archives#readme

The URL you select during a search is sent to the requested service, such as the Wayback Machine. Visit the extension's privacy policy for more information.

Reviews are not monitored for bug reports, please use GitHub for issues and feature requests.

https://github.com/dessant/web-archives
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Source Manifest.json

{
"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
"manifest_version":3,
"name":"__MSG_extensionName__",
"description":"__MSG_extensionDescription__",
"version":"7.0.0",
"author":"Armin Sebastian",
"homepage_url":"https://github.com/dessant/web-archives",
"default_locale":"en",
"minimum_chrome_version":"123.0",
"permissions":["alarms",
"contextMenus",
"storage",
"unlimitedStorage",
"tabs",
"activeTab",
"notifications",
"webRequest",
"declarativeNetRequest",
"scripting"],
"host_permissions":[""],
"content_security_policy":{"extension_pages":"default-src 'self'; style-src 'self' 'unsafe-inline'; img-src * data:; connect-src *; object-src 'none'; media-src 'none'; child-src 'none'; form-action 'none';"},
"icons":{"16":"src/assets/icons/app/icon-16.png",
"19":"src/assets/icons/app/icon-19.png",
"24":"src/assets/icons/app/icon-24.png",
"32":"src/assets/icons/app/icon-32.png",
"38":"src/assets/icons/app/icon-38.png",
"48":"src/assets/icons/app/icon-48.png",
"64":"src/assets/icons/app/icon-64.png",
"96":"src/assets/icons/app/icon-96.png",
"128":"src/assets/icons/app/icon-128.png"},
"action":{"default_icon":{"16":"src/assets/icons/app/icon-16.png",
"19":"src/assets/icons/app/icon-19.png",
"24":"src/assets/icons/app/icon-24.png",
"32":"src/assets/icons/app/icon-32.png",
"38":"src/assets/icons/app/icon-38.png",
"48":"src/assets/icons/app/icon-48.png",
"64":"src/assets/icons/app/icon-64.png",
"96":"src/assets/icons/app/icon-96.png",
"128":"src/assets/icons/app/icon-128.png"}},
"options_ui":{"page":"src/options/index.html",
"open_in_tab":true},
"background":{"service_worker":"src/background/script.js"},
"content_scripts":[{"matches":["http://*/*",
"https://*/*"],
"all_frames":false,
"run_at":"document_start",
"js":["src/base/script.js"]}],
"incognito":"split"}
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How to download and manually install Web Archives extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Web Archives extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Web Archives extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Web Archives extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Web Archives extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Web Archives extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Web Archives Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Web Archives extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Web Archives extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Web Archives extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Web Archives extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Web Archives extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Web Archives extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Web Archives extension file

Select and download the Web Archives extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Web Archives extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Web Archives extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Web Archives extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Web Archives extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Oktay Kara (ID: 00000084e11432c8) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/08/2023 Thanks for this great extension. Is it possible to add search.brave.com search engine to the list?

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Royal Persona (ID: 00000049cc2c8e63) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/07/2023 Пожалуйста, добавьте русский язык!

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Alexander McColl (ID: 000000cabd3df73d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/19/2023 The slow death of Reddit via blackouts has made this indispensable. My eternal thanks to the devs! Every time you come across a blacked-out Reddit page, just click on this extension and choose your bypass (I usually use 'Google')

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urn ame (ID: 00000079f5bb66a6) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/27/2022 Great Thanks!

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Artemi Lebedev (ID: 00000084a2b7b718) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 12/22/2022 problem with yandex.ru cache