Wayback Machine extension

Security at a glance

Some riskSafety score 78/10063 findings

Describes the Chrome listing; other stores are scanned separately and can score differently. Automated estimate from our latest scan (malware, permissions, obfuscation) — not a security audit. Higher safety score is better.

See the full security report

Chrome listing ID: fpnmgdkabkmnadcjpehmlllkndpkmiak

Permissions (8)

  • Access browser cookies
  • Execute scripts in pages
  • Observe web requests

Frequently asked questions

Is Wayback Machine safe to use?

Our latest automated scan rates the Chrome listing of Wayback Machine at 78/100 (some risk) — malware, permission and obfuscation checks combined. The full report lists every finding behind the number.

What permissions does Wayback Machine require?

Wayback Machine requests 8 permissions. The most significant: Access browser cookies, Execute scripts in pages, Observe web requests. See the full breakdown in the security report.

Who develops Wayback Machine?

Wayback Machine is published by Internet Archive. Impersonators copy popular extension names, so always verify the developer line and listing id on the store page before installing.