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Google adds links to the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine into its search results

Google adds links to the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine into its search results

Google adds links to the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine into its search results

Google says the feature will provide access to historical web content for users

Google says the feature will provide access to historical web content for users

Google says the feature will provide access to historical web content for users

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Google logo displayed in vibrant blue, red, yellow, and green on the glass facade of a modern building, reflecting the surrounding skyscrapers.
Google logo displayed in vibrant blue, red, yellow, and green on the glass facade of a modern building, reflecting the surrounding skyscrapers.

Highlights:

  • Users can now access archived versions of web pages directly from Google's "about this result" panel.

  • This feature provides information by allowing users to view previous versions of web content.

  • The update will be available in 40 languages, making historical web data accessible worldwide.

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Google has added links to the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine in search results. Google claimed this addition is to enable users to access older versions of web pages. 

Google Search Liaison on X said “We know many people, including those in the research community, value seeing previous versions of webpages when available. That’s why beginning today, we're adding links to the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine to our "About this result" panel, to give people quick context and make this helpful information easily accessible through Search.”

How users can access this feature

Users can access archived versions of webpages directly from the search interface by visiting the ‘about this page’ section. 

They can enter their query into Google Search and click on the three dots next to the search result they are interested in. Next, they can select "More about this page," then click on "See previous versions on Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine" to view past versions.

This feature will be rolled out globally in 40 languages but won’t cover every webpage. Archived versions may not be available if a website blocks archiving or if a page doesn't meet content policies.

09/13/2024

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