How to Find Websites That No Longer Exist

The internet has undergone tremendous changes over the years. For many, it’s hard to imagine what the older websites looked like. Moreover, once a site is gone, it can’t be retrieved! Whether you’re simply curious or trying to revisit an old site, Mytour will guide you through different tools that help you browse the web as you did in the past.

Visit https://web.archive.org/ through your web browser. The Wayback Machine is a popular tool that archives old websites, and anyone can search through its vast resource. Head over to the URL to start your search.

Enter a keyword in the search bar of Wayback Machine. The search bar is located at the top center of the page. You can enter a specific URL or a few keywords related to the page you're looking for.

Select a website. Depending on the content you’re searching for, Wayback Machine will present different results. Choose a website to continue.

Pick a year on the bar chart. A bar chart will appear at the top of the screen showing the website’s history. You can explore different dates by hovering your cursor along the chart, then click on a specific date to see what the website looked like at that time.

Proceed with a regular Google search. To start your journey back through the history of the Internet, search for something on Google as you normally would.

• If you want to find a website or article from a specific site, use the site: keyword along with the URL for the most relevant results. (For example: site:Mytour.com).

Click on Tools (Công cụ). This option can be found at the top of the results page, right below the search bar on the right side.

Click on Any time (Mọi lúc). After selecting Tools, Google will display two options on the left side of the screen: Any time and All results (Tất cả kết quả). Choose Any time to explore the history of the internet.

Click on Custom range (Phạm vi tùy chỉnh). Google provides various filters for the time frame of your search results. If you're seeking more recent information, the preset options work well. However, if you're delving into the past, use the Custom range option to extend your search back further.

Adjust the date range for your search. You can set a custom date range as broad or narrow as you like. Enter dates in the From (Từ) and To (Đến) fields to see what Google can provide.

Click on Go (Tìm). After selecting the date range, click the Go button to initiate your search.

• Note: Some websites that have been published for a long time may automatically redirect to their current version. However, many websites, including forums and message boards, will display the older interface.
• Google may also have a cached version of the website, even if it isn't very old. Click the three-dot menu next to the search result and select "Cached" (if available) to view a backup version of the webpage. This can be useful if you are looking at content that has been edited or deleted recently.
• Keep in mind that Google's results show active websites that might be buried deep in the search due to their age.

Proceed with a normal search on Bing. Although not as widely used as Google, Bing may offer unique results that others might miss.

Click on Date (Date). This option is located near the top of the page, similar to the position of the 'Tools' icon on Google. A dropdown menu will appear.

Create a custom range. The dropdown menu will provide various filters for your search. To find results from a distant past, set a custom date range in the Custom range option.

Click on Apply (Apply). Bing will automatically refresh to reflect the results within your custom date range. Now you can start browsing through the history of the Internet.

• Remember, Bing results can include websites that are still active but have been buried deep in search results due to their age.