Wayback Machine
The Wayback Machine is a digital archive of the World Wide Web and other information on the Internet created by the Internet Archive, a non-profit organization based in San Francisco, California. It allows the user to go 'back in time' and see how websites looked in the past. The service enables users to see archived versions of web pages across time, which the Archive calls a 'three-dimensional index'.
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Citation Level
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Key Features of the Site
Web Page Archiving
Captures and stores snapshots of web pages at different points in time.
Time Travel
Allows users to view how websites looked in the past.
Searchable Archive
Users can search for archived web pages by URL or keywords.
Save Page Now
Enables users to instantly archive a web page for future reference.
Advanced Search Options
Offers filters and advanced search options to refine archive searches.
Public Access
Provides free access to the archived web pages for research and educational purposes.
API Access
Developers can access the Wayback Machine's data through an API for integration into other applications.
Browser Extensions
Offers browser extensions for easier access to the Wayback Machine's features.
Mobile Accessibility
The service is accessible on mobile devices, allowing users to browse archives on the go.
Educational Resources
Provides resources and guides for educators and students to use the archive for learning and research.
Similar sites to waybackmachine.org
Additional information
Parent Organization
Internet Archive
Headquarters
San Francisco, California, United States
Legal Status
Non-profit organization
Website
https://archive.org/web/
Mission
To provide 'Universal Access to All Knowledge' by archiving the internet and other digital media.
Storage Capacity
As of 2021, the Wayback Machine has archived over 475 billion web pages.
Usage
Used by researchers, historians, and the general public for accessing historical web content.
Funding
Primarily funded through donations, grants, and the Internet Archive's own revenue-generating activities.
HTTP headers
Security headers report is a very important part of user data protection. Learn more about http headers for waybackmachine.org