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ArchiveWeb.page

What ArchiveWeb.page is
ArchiveWeb.page is a free browser extension and standalone Electron app for capturing interactive web archives while browsing. Start a capture, visit a site, and interact with pages or assets to preserve them. Captured collections can be replayed in ReplayWeb.page without an extension and downloaded as WARC or WACZ files, either entirely or as selected pages. The extension requires Chrome or another Chromium-based browser; listed tested browsers include Chrome 87+, Brave 1.x+ and Edge 87+. It runs on Mac, Windows and Linux when the environment supports Chrome, while desktop downloads are available through GitHub Releases. Archives are stored in browser IndexedDB, can be downloaded to a hard drive and deleted. The project says it collects no usage or tracking data, and archives are private unless sharing is enabled. Experimental IPFS sharing can expose snapshots to others and requires the browser and extension to remain open. Autopilot can automate some site behaviors, but results are not guaranteed.
Who it suits
ArchiveWeb.page suits people preserving webpages, complex interactions and browser-based research. It is useful for users who want local storage, downloadable archives and optional peer-to-peer sharing.
What it does well
- Free browser extension and desktop app
- Captures interactive webpages while browsing
- Exports WARC and WACZ collections
- Stores archives locally in IndexedDB
- Keeps archives private by default
What to know first
- Requires Chrome or a Chromium-based browser
- Autopilot behavior is not guaranteed
- IPFS sharing may expose archives
- Sharing requires browser and extension to stay open
Limits
The extension depends on a compatible Chrome-based browser. Autopilot is not guaranteed, and IPFS sharing is experimental, may expose snapshots to others, and requires the browser and extension to remain open.
Getting started
- Install the extension in Chrome or another compatible Chromium browser
- Alternatively download the standalone Electron app from GitHub Releases
- Start a capture while browsing
- Interact with pages or assets you want to archive
- Open the result in ReplayWeb.page or download a collection
- Opt in to IPFS sharing if you want peer-to-peer access
Verdict
ArchiveWeb.page provides local, interactive web capture with replay and standard archive exports. Its browser requirements and optional IPFS sharing model are important to understand before use.
Questions
How much does ArchiveWeb.page cost?
ArchiveWeb.page is free and includes a free plan.
Which operating systems and browsers are supported?
The extension works on Mac, Windows, and Linux when Chrome is compatible. It requires Chrome or a Chromium-based browser, including listed support for Chrome 87+, Brave 1.x+, and Edge 87+.
How can I view captured archives?
Captured archives can be viewed with ReplayWeb.page without installing an extension.
Which export formats are available?
Collections can be downloaded as WARC or WACZ files, including entire collections or specific pages.
Are archives private?
Archives are private by default, and the project says it does not collect usage or tracking data. Opting into IPFS sharing may make snapshots accessible to others.
Is ArchiveWeb.page open source?
Its GitHub repository identifies the project license as AGPL-3.0.
Facts from ArchiveWeb.page's own pages
- Archive sharing
- An experimental sharing feature uses IPFS to share archives peer to peer; shared archives are snapshots and may become accessible to others. · archiveweb.page, 9 Oct 2026
- Autopilot
- Autopilot can scroll and automate some behaviors on sites including Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, but its behavior is not guaranteed. · archiveweb.page, 9 Oct 2026
- Browser support
- The extension requires Chrome or a Chromium-based browser and has been tested with Chrome 87+, Brave 1.x+, and Edge 87+. · archiveweb.page, 9 Oct 2026
- Capture workflow
- Users start a capture, browse the site, and interact with pages or assets they want archived. · archiveweb.page, 9 Oct 2026
- Desktop app
- ArchiveWeb.page is available as a standalone Electron app, with desktop downloads provided through GitHub Releases. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- Users can download an entire web archive collection or specific pages from a collection. · archiveweb.page, 9 Oct 2026
- Formats and playback
- Captured archives can be viewed with ReplayWeb.page, and collections can be downloaded as WARC or WACZ files. · archiveweb.page, 9 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2020 · archiveweb.page, 28 Sept 2026
- Local storage
- Archive data is stored directly in the browser, can be downloaded to the user's hard drive, and can be deleted at any time. · archiveweb.page, 9 Oct 2026
- Maker
- Webrecorder describes itself as building open source web archiving tools and says it began in 2014. · webrecorder.net, 9 Oct 2026
- Open source
- The project’s GitHub repository identifies its license as AGPL-3.0. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Operating systems
- The extension can be installed on Mac, Windows, or Linux when the computer environment is compatible with Chrome. · archiveweb.page, 9 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- ArchiveWeb.page says it does not collect usage or tracking data and archives are private by default unless users opt in to sharing. · archiveweb.page, 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- ArchiveWeb.page is a browser extension and standalone app for interactively capturing web archives while browsing. · archiveweb.page, 9 Oct 2026
- Replay
- Captured archives can be viewed with ReplayWeb.page without installing an extension. · archiveweb.page, 9 Oct 2026
- Sharing integration
- Experimental peer-to-peer sharing uses IPFS, and the guide says the browser and extension must remain open for sharing to work. · archiveweb.page, 9 Oct 2026
- Sharing privacy
- Archives are private and not shared by default; users must opt in to IPFS sharing, which may make the data accessible to others. · archiveweb.page, 9 Oct 2026
- Storage
- The application stores archives directly in browser storage using IndexedDB. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- Users can get help through the Webrecorder forum, GitHub issues, or email at [email protected]. · archiveweb.page, 9 Oct 2026
- Who it is for
- Webrecorder describes ArchiveWeb.page as a free browser extension or desktop app for archiving webpages and saving complex interactions while browsing. · webrecorder.net, 9 Oct 2026
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