Following criticism for removing the popular ‘cache’ feature, Google has partnered with the Internet Archive to provide users with access to archived versions of websites directly from search results. Here are the details and what you need to know…
Google is Taking the Removed Feature to the Next Level
Earlier this year, Google officially removed the cached page view feature. The ability to view older versions of websites is making a return after a seven-month hiatus, and it’s set to come back in a much more advanced form.
In February, Google faced significant backlash after removing the ‘cache’ feature, which allowed users to view older versions of websites. Now, Google has announced an integration with Internet Archive, a leading organization in web archiving, to incorporate the ‘Wayback Machine.’
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Users will now be able to click on the three dots next to a website in Google search results to access the “More about this page” option and be redirected to the Wayback Machine archive. This will allow users to take a journey back in time to see how websites looked in the past.
Google had previously cited increased website reliability as the reason for removing this feature. However, users could previously benefit from old web pages, such as when searching for song lyrics or trying to access a file from a removed website.
This new move by Google is significant for preserving the internet’s fading past and enabling users to explore history.
The exact timing of the feature’s rollout and whether it will be available to all users simultaneously is currently uncertain.
