The Wayback Machine doesn’t quite support keyword searches the way Google or Bing do. In other words, you should only search for specific sites on the Wayback Machine’s search engine. To conduct a broader search of the Wayback Machine, try doing a Google search using site:https://web. archive. org/.
If you are looking for an old page or article on a specific site, you might want to use site: followed by the URL to yield the proper results. (ex. site:wikihow. com). [1] X Research source
Keep in mind that some sites may have been published a long time ago, but will automatically redirect to their most current version. Still, a wide variety of sites, including web forums and message boards, will offer a peek into their past. Sometimes, Google stores a “Cached” version of a webpage, although it may not be particularly old. Click the three dots next to a search result, then click “Cached” (if available) to see it. This could be helpful when looking for a recent edit or deletion. Also keep in mind Google’s results are for websites that do still exist, but may be hidden deep in Google’s search results due to their age.
Keep in mind that some sites may have been published a long time ago, but will automatically redirect to their most current version. Still, a wide variety of sites, including web forums and message boards, will offer a peek into their past. Sometimes, Google stores a “Cached” version of a webpage, although it may not be particularly old. Click the three dots next to a search result, then click “Cached” (if available) to see it. This could be helpful when looking for a recent edit or deletion. Also keep in mind Google’s results are for websites that do still exist, but may be hidden deep in Google’s search results due to their age.
Keep in mind Bing’s results are for websites that do still exist, but may be hidden deep in Bing’s search results due to their age.
