# Web Archives privacy rating

Browser extension that looks up archived and cached copies of the current page on services such as the Wayback Machine and Archive.today.

## Summary

Web Archives scores 80 out of 100 (grade B) on the browser extensions criteria. It meets 3 of 4 criteria: open source, no trackers or telemetry and no ads or data sales. It does not meet independent audit.

- Website: https://github.com/dessant/web-archives
- Source code: https://github.com/dessant/web-archives
- License: GPL-3.0
- Category: [Browser extensions](https://privacyratings.com/browser-extensions/)
- Grade: B (80/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | GPL-3.0. | https://github.com/dessant/web-archives/blob/main/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | The developer states the extension collects no personal data; it only sends the selected URL to the chosen archive service. | https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/view-page-archive/privacy/ |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Free and supported by donations, with no ads. | https://github.com/dessant/web-archives |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/browser-extensions/web-archives/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/browser-extensions/web-archives.md