Archive.today

About

Archive.today (also known by domains such as archive.is, archive.fo, and archive.vn) is a free, proprietary online web archiving service that allows users to "take a photo" of a webpage, preserving it even if the original page changes or is deleted. Its core product is this web archiving tool, which enables saving web pages for offline use and sharing screenshots, all without requiring user registration. While it offers features like suggesting and voting on new functionalities, it operates with a notable lack of transparency regarding its ownership and funding, with no public information on leadership, founding history, revenue/financials, or employee count. Positioned as an alternative to services like the Wayback Machine and ArchiveBox, Archive.today is recognized for its user-friendly interface and a perceived 'no censorship' policy, particularly for content removed due to censorship, though it has fewer snapshots than archive.org. However, it faces criticism for refusing GDPR-compliant archive removals and for occasional service inconsistencies, including redirects and server issues. Users can also utilize a Chrome extension for easier archiving.