What happened to Google cache?
Google removed the “Cached” link from its results in early 2024 and switched off the cache: search operator later that year. If you need to see an older or offline version of a page, the best free source is the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine, which has archived hundreds of billions of pages.
Enter a URL and this tool finds the most recent archived copy and the oldest snapshot, with links to open them, browse every snapshot, or ask the Wayback Machine to save a fresh copy now. It also links to a site: search so you can check whether Google still has the page indexed.
How to view a cached page
- 1
Enter the URL
The page you want to see.
- 2
Open the latest copy
From the Wayback Machine.
- 3
Browse history
See older snapshots.
Key features
Latest archived copy
With its capture date.
Oldest snapshot
See how the page began.
Save page now
Archive the current version.
Index check link
site: search on Google.
Common uses
- A site is down: Read the content anyway.
- Content changed: See what a page used to say.
- Evidence: Keep a dated copy of a page.
Tips and good to know
- Pages that block archiving in robots.txt or require a login usually aren't in the archive.
- Check whether a site is actually down with the Website Down Checker.
Frequently asked questions
Does Google still have a cache?
No. Google retired cached pages in 2024 and now points people to the Internet Archive.
How often does the Wayback Machine archive pages?
Popular pages are captured often, some daily; less popular pages may only have a few snapshots. You can request one with Save Page Now.
Can I view a cached page that was deleted?
If the Wayback Machine archived it before deletion, yes.