Archive.st

About

Archive.st is a free, proprietary online web page archiving service, operating under the umbrella of US Support LLC, a company also associated with the mugshot publishing industry (arre.st). Its core mission is to 'Save The Internet' by enabling users to save web pages for offline use and capture website screenshots, with features allowing users to suggest and vote on new functionalities. While offering a valuable service, user reviews highlight significant drawbacks, including the inability to retrieve archived sites by their URL and a perceived lack of system updates since 2017. Furthermore, the service's reliance on Google reCAPTCHA for each search has raised concerns among users regarding data privacy and its potential use for training AI. Despite its utility in web preservation, these issues, coupled with its controversial parent company, contribute to a challenging market perception.