View Page Archive & Cache (historically known as Web Archives) is a popular Firefox extension that helps you find saved or older versions of websites. It is incredibly useful when a website goes down, when a page gets deleted, or when you want to see how a page looked in the past.
Instead of copying and pasting links into different search engines, this extension lets you search multiple archives with just one click. 🛠️ How to Set It Up Open your Firefox browser. Go to the Firefox Add-ons Page to find the extension. Click the Add to Firefox button to install it.
Grant the necessary permissions when prompted. An icon will appear on your top toolbar. 💻 How to Use the Extension You can view archived pages in three simple ways: 1. Use the Toolbar Icon Navigate to the website you want to look up.
Click the View Page Archive & Cache icon on your main toolbar.
A drop-down menu will list different archive engines (like Google Cache, Wayback Machine, or Archive.is). Click on any engine to open the saved page in a new tab. 2. Use the Right-Click Menu
On a live page: Right-click anywhere on the open page, hover over the extension’s menu name, and choose an archive source.
On a text link: If you see a link to a dead website, right-click the link itself. You can view its archive without even opening the broken page first. 3. Automatic Error Redirection
If you try to open a website and get a server error (like a 404 Page Not Found), you can trigger the extension directly from your address bar to quickly look for a backup. ⚙️ Customizing Your Experience
You can change how the extension works by right-clicking its toolbar icon and selecting Options: Web Archives – Get this Extension for Firefox (en-US)
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