Web Archives
View archived and cached versions of web pages on various search engines, such as the Wayback Machine and Archive․is.
Web Archives - Firefox Add-on for Page Retrieval
"Web Archives" is a Firefox extension that allows users to find archived and cached versions of web pages. It supports multiple sources, enabling searches from context menus, toolbars, or the address bar, especially during server errors. With customizable search modes, it provides an easy way to access past versions of the web, contributing to an open-source project backed by its community.
Add-on stats
Manifest V2
By: Armin Sebastian
Rating: 4.68 
2 new ratings
(300)
Weekly download count: 853
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
- alarms
- contextMenus
- storage
- unlimitedStorage
- tabs
- activeTab
- notifications
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- <all_urls>
Size: 569.81K
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
# 274 ▲ 1
Other platforms
Not available on Android
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Great for peering into past.
- Works great, I recommend.
Cons
- Please add option to show Page Action button in the URL bar.
Most mentioned
- Good functionality for accessing past web pages.
User reviews
by stop5, 2025-03-09
by GothGlamPrincess, 2025-03-04
by BillKoochooloo, 2025-02-24
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Web Archives requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Web Archives. Use it at your own risk.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- Medium This extension was updated in the past 3 months. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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