Overview
The Wayback Machine, operated by the Internet Archive, lets you capture a snapshot of a web page and retrieve historical versions. It is essential for evidence preservation.
Features
- Save a page snapshot on demand
- Browse historical captures on a timeline
- Programmatic access via API and browser extensions
Typical election use cases
- Preserving posts and ads before they are deleted or edited
- Comparing how a page changed over time
- Citing a stable, archived URL as evidence
Limitations
Not every page can be archived (paywalls, robots restrictions, dynamic content). Pair with archive.today for redundancy.
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