What do you do when you really want to access a webpage only to find that it is either offline or overloaded from too much traffic? You can get access to the most recent cached version using the Resurrect Pages extension for Firefox.
The Problem
If you have ever encountered a website that has become overloaded and unavailable due to sudden popularity (i.e. Slashdot, Digg, etc.) then this is the result. No satisfaction to be had here…
Resurrect Pages in Action
Once you have installed the extension you can add the Toolbar Button if desired…it will give you the easiest access to Resurrect Pages.
Or you can wait for a problem to occur when trying to access a particular website and have it appear as shown here. As you can see there is a very nice selection of cache services to choose from, therefore increasing your odds of accessing a copy of that webpage.
If you would prefer to have the access attempt open in a new tab or window then you should definitely use the Toolbar Button. Clicking on the Toolbar Button will give you access to the popup window shown here…otherwise the access attempt will happen in the current tab.
Here is the result for the website that we wanted to view using the Google Listing.
Followed by the Google (text only) Listing. The results with the different services will depend on how recently the webpage was published/set up.
View Older Versions of Currently Accessible Websites
Just for fun we decided to try the extension out on the How-To Geek website to view an older version of the homepage. Using the Toolbar Button and clicking on The Internet Archive brought up the following page…we decided to try the Nov. 28, 2006 listing.
As you can see things have really changed between 2006 and now…Resurrect Pages can be very useful for anyone who is interested in how websites across the web have grown and changed over the years.
Conclusion
If you encounter a webpage that is offline or overloaded by sudden popularity then the Resurrect Pages extension can help you get access to the information that you need using a cached version.
Links
Download the Resurrect Pages extension (Mozilla Add-ons)
Similar Articles
Productive Geek Tips
Remove Colors and Background Images in WebpagesGet Last Accessed File Time In Ubuntu LinuxCustomize the Reading Format for Webpages in FirefoxGet Access to 100+ URL Shortening Services in FirefoxAccess Cached Versions of Webpages When a Website is Down
TouchFreeze Alternative in AutoHotkey
The Icy Undertow Desktop
Windows Home Server – Backup to LAN
The Clear & Clean Desktop
Use This Bookmarklet to Easily Get Albums
Use AutoHotkey to Assign a Hotkey to a Specific Window
Latest Software Reviews
Tinyhacker Random Tips
VMware Workstation 7
Acronis Online Backup
DVDFab 6
Revo Uninstaller Pro
Enable or Disable the Task Manager Using TaskMgrED
Explorer++ is a Worthy Windows Explorer Alternative
Error Goblin Explains Windows Error Codes
Twelve must-have Google Chrome plugins
Cool Looking Skins for Windows Media Player 12
Move the Mouse Pointer With Your Face Movement Using eViacam
