Access any webpages from archive.today

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September 3, 2024
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447KiB
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3
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Open Archive Extension

Ever wondered what a webpage looked like before it changed? Open Archive is your personal time machine for the internet, providing quick and easy access to the most recent archived version of any website. Whether you're a researcher, journalist, or just curious about the evolution of content, this extension is designed to help you explore the web's history with a single click.

Key Features:
- Instant Access: Automatically opens the latest archived version of the current page in a new tab.
- Explore Historical Snapshots: Navigate through different versions of the page to see how content has evolved over time.
- Simple & Fast: No need for complex tools or searches—get the archived version instantly.

Why Use Open Archive?
- Content Preservation: Perfect for users who want to see how web pages looked at different times, preserving content that might otherwise be lost or changed.
- Research & Reference: Ideal for academic research, content creators, and anyone needing to reference past versions of web pages.
- User-Friendly: With its clean interface and straightforward functionality, accessing the web's history has never been easier.
- Take control of your browsing experience and uncover the hidden stories behind your favorite websites.


Install Open Archive today and start exploring the web’s rich history!

This is not an official extension from the Internet Archive. It uses the Wayback Machine API to access archived versions of web pages.

GitHub Link: https://github.com/souvikmaji/open-archive
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Open Archive extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Open Archive 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 Open Archive extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Open Archive extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Open Archive extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Open Archive 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 Open Archive Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Open Archive extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Open Archive extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Open Archive 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 Open Archive 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 Open Archive extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Open Archive 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 Open Archive extension file

Select and download the Open Archive 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 Open Archive 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 Open Archive 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 Open Archive 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 Open Archive extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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