Keep these fields in the source log
- Requested URL and archive URL
- Capture timestamp and timezone
- Missing elements or content loaded from the live site
Public research resources · FR / EN
Web archives and preservation · OSINT
What did a page show at a particular time ? Practical method, external tools, source log and interpretation limits.
External services · no results hosted here · queries sent only when you click a provider link.
What did a page show at a particular time ?
- Identify the precise URL, including path and parameters relevant to the page.
- Inspect several snapshots around the period and record their dates.
- Check whether images, links, scripts and documents belong to the same snapshot.
- Compare with the current page and retain a description of observed differences.
What the method cannot establish alone
An archive establishes an available capture, not initial publication or author identity. Do not make sensitive information public by archiving it.
External tools for this pathway
Editorial selection of external services and resources, described using their portals or documentation. References reviewed on 3 October 2026; availability, prices, quotas and interface languages can change. Subscriptions and paid features were not tested.
3 catalogue entries
Wayback Machine ↗
Inspect historical URL snapshots and compare page changes.
Limit: Capture time is not publication time; scripts and media may be missing.
Internet Archive ↗
Locate collections, books, recordings and documents in a digital library.
Limit: Metadata and rights vary by collection; check the specific item.
Perma.cc ↗
Preserve a web reference and retain its archive link with a citation.
Limit: Creating captures depends on the account; avoid archiving sensitive content.
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Continue with the site’s detailed guides and data
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Questions about tools and external searches
Where are search results displayed?
On the selected provider’s website, in a new tab. IIS does not retrieve, host or display investigation results. Directory filters only filter the editorial catalogue.
Is the typed query stored?
The launchpad builds links inside your browser, without sending the query to IIS or storing it in browser storage. Clicking a prepared link sends the query to the named provider, under its own rules.
Are all tools free and available in every language?
No. Access may require an account, subscription, software or quota. The catalogue is available in French and English; providers set their interface languages, coverage and conditions.
Does no result prove that a fact is false?
No. Index coverage, spelling, language, access limits and capture dates can explain a missing result. Record what was searched and what remains unknown.