Archiveo – Importer for the Wayback Machine
Import archived pages from the Wayback Machine into WordPress as editable drafts.
Use with caution
Archiveo works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 50/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (200+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Archiveo stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| archive importer | #2 |
| content import | >100 |
| content recovery | #33 |
| internet archive | #4 |
| Wayback Machine | #2 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Archiveo
From the official readme · v2.6.0Description
Archiveo helps you bring archived content back to life.
If a website or blog is no longer available, Archiveo allows you to browse its archived pages stored on the Wayback Machine (Internet Archive) and import selected pages directly into WordPress as drafts.
The plugin is designed for careful, manual recovery of content — nothing is published automatically, and you always stay in control.
Archiveo works entirely inside the WordPress admin area and focuses on simplicity, transparency, and safety.
What Archiveo Does
- Finds archived HTML pages for a given domain or URL
- Lets you browse and filter archived URLs
- Creates WordPress drafts from selected snapshots
- Preserves readable content while removing navigation, scripts, and clutter
- Works with the WordPress Block Editor (Gutenberg)
What Archiveo Does NOT Do
- It does not scrape live websites
- It does not bypass paywalls or access private content
- It does not automatically publish posts
- It does not guarantee copyright compliance
Archiveo only accesses publicly available snapshots provided by the Wayback Machine.
Typical Use Cases
- Recovering articles from a lost or expired website
- Rebuilding a blog after a hosting or domain failure
- Migrating old content that only exists in archive.org
- Researching or preserving historical web content
- Educational or archival projects
How It Works
- Enter a domain or archived URL
- Archiveo retrieves available archived pages from the Wayback Machine
- Filter and browse the list of archived URLs
- Choose a page and create a WordPress draft
- Edit, review, and publish manually if appropriate
Important Notes on Responsibility
Archiveo is a technical tool.
You are fully responsible for ensuring that any imported content is used in compliance with copyright law, licensing terms, and local regulations.
The plugin does not verify ownership, permissions, or legal rights to the content.
Requirements
- WordPress 5.8 or newer
- PHP 7.4 or newer
- Block Editor (Gutenberg)
Installation
- Upload the plugin to your WordPress installation.
- Activate the Archiveo plugin.
- Open the Archiveo page from the WordPress admin menu.
- Enter a domain or archived URL to browse pages preserved in the Wayback Machine.
- Select the archived page you want to restore.
- Archiveo creates a draft post from the archived content.
- Review and edit the draft, then publish or save it as part of your blog.
Frequently asked questions
Does Archiveo publish posts automatically?
No. All imported content is created as a draft. You decide what happens next.
Does it scrape live websites?
No. Archiveo only works with archived snapshots provided by the Wayback Machine.
Can I import an entire site at once?
No. Pages are imported one by one to give you full control and avoid accidental misuse.
Is using archived content legal?
That depends on the content and your rights to it. Always ensure you have permission to reuse the material.
Changelog
Adds optional year filtering and improves snapshot selection when restoring archived websites.
2.6.0
- Added optional “Up to year” filter for Wayback queries
- Increased number of URLs per page
- Improved filtering and ordering of URLs to prioritize better snapshots
- Improved restoration of older websites that were later repurposed
- Minor fixes and improvements
2.5.0
Stable release.
For developers
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FAQ
Archiveo: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 13, 2026
Is Archiveo free?
Yes. Archiveo is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Archiveo safe to use in 2026?
Archiveo works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 50/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Archiveo?
Archiveo is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,824 times since it launched in December 2025. It was downloaded 240 times in the last 30 days.
Does Archiveo work with WordPress 7.1?
Archiveo is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Archiveo need?
Archiveo requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Archiveo last updated?
The latest version, 2.6.0, was released on June 26, 2026 (4 months ago).
Who makes Archiveo?
Archiveo is developed and maintained by Kaudo.
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