Internet Archive - Paywall bypass and archive access

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Established publisherManifest V3 Free

View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Access archived versions of any webpage instantly. Bypass paywalls, view deleted content, and explore web history with one click.

Users

5,000

0 in 30 days

Rating

5.0 / 5

unchanged in 30 days

Ratings

0 in 30 days

Store rank

#14K

#12K among extensions

Version

3.0.1

updated 10 Apr 2026

Users

monthly, 17 months

Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 5,000 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 17 months

Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 6 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

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About Internet Archive - Paywall bypass and archive access

Instantly open the current page in Internet Archive to view snapshots of websites, thereby eliminating paywalls. This extension helps you access web content by bypassing paywalls(especially of news websites), and access historical versions of any site. Perfect for researchers, journalists, and anyone who wants to check a permanent record of web pages. Version 3.0 changes: -New UI consistent with Brands - Changed shortcut again to CTRL+SHIFT+F, since CTRL+SHIFT+U was in conflict with MS Edge -Added new Welcome page. Features: -One-click access to archive.today for the current tab -Works with all HTTP and HTTPS pages -Simple, privacy-friendly, and lightweight How it works: Click the extension icon or use the popup to open the current page in Archive or simply press CTRL+SHIFT+F.