A browser extension for archiving and searching webpages using GhostArchive.org.
I recently came across GhostArchive while searching for an alternative to the others, and noticed this one didn't have an extension to make it convenient to archive items, so I went ahead and created this open sourced extension.
- Archive Pages - Preserve any webpage instantly with GhostArchive
- Search Archives - Find previously archived versions of any webpage
- Context Menu - Right-click to archive or search pages and links
- Keyboard Shortcuts - Quick access with customizable hotkeys
- Customizable - Configure toolbar behavior and tab settings
The Chrome folder works with all Chromium-based browsers.
- Download or clone this repository
- Open your browser's extension page:
- Chrome:
chrome://extensions/ - Edge:
edge://extensions/ - Brave:
brave://extensions/ - Opera:
opera://extensions/ - Vivaldi:
vivaldi://extensions/
- Chrome:
- Enable "Developer mode" (usually top right corner)
- Click "Load unpacked" and select the
Chromefolder
Click the Ghost Archive icon in your browser toolbar to:
- Archive the current page
- Search for the current page in GhostArchive
- Open extension options
Right-click on any page or link to:
- Archive this page/link
- Search for this page/link
Alt + Shift + A- Archive current pageAlt + Shift + S- Search for current page
Shortcuts can be customized in Chrome at chrome://extensions/shortcuts
Configure the extension behavior:
- Toolbar Button Behavior - Show menu, archive directly, or search directly
- New Tab Position - Adjacent, end of tab bar, or replace current tab
- Tab Activation - Control whether new tabs are focused
This extension:
- Only sends URLs to GhostArchive.org when you initiate an action
- Does not collect or store personal data
- Does not use cookies or tracking
Inspired by Archive-Page by John Navas.