Website Cache Checker
How to check the cache of a website?
Just enter the URL of the page you want to check into our cache finder and click “Check” to see the results. The tool will analyze the page to see if it is saved in Web Archive and then present you with the cache view. You can then compare the cached version with the current live page, identify differences, and gather optimization insights for your website.
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What is website cache?
A cache is a stored version of a webpage. When a website is cached, a snapshot of the page is taken and stored in a cache database, allowing users and search engines to retrieve that version without having to fully reload the live page every time. Caching is useful because it helps reduce server load and streamline user experience, especially when the live page is temporarily unavailable or slow to load.
Why check a cached page?
There are several reasons to check the cache of a website. This helps you better understand how search engines and other services view web pages and the important elements they contain. You can also compare live and stored versions of your or your competitor’s pages to spot any changes or updates. These insights will help you adjust your strategy and optimize your website for better performance.
How to find a cached web page?
To access cached web pages, go to the Web Archive website. It stores snapshots of websites over time. Add the URL of the page you want to check and choose the date to view the cached version of the page from that particular day. Alternatively, you can use our website cache checker that retrieves the latest stored version of the page in seconds.
Why isn’t my page being cached?
There are many reasons for this. Sometimes it can happen when you just published a page, or your website is brand new. These pages (or websites) generally need more time to be crawled and cached. Another reason is that you blocked caching services and they can no longer access your web page. You may have added noindex/nofollow meta tags to the page code, or your page doesn’t return a 200 OK status code.
How to check website cache dates
Open the Web Archive tool and enter the page you want to check. This will trigger a timeline of snapshots to appear. It looks like a calendar with the specific day and time of the page having been cached. You can also check the web page cache date at the top of the cached copy.
How to use web cache for SEO?
Using a web cache can support your SEO efforts if done properly. For example, you can identify and fix optimization issues if your pages aren’t cached or if stored versions look different from your live ones. You can check your cached content and track changes or recover lost texts. Reviewing your competitors’ cached versions is also recommended. You can improve your pages by studying the content they publish and the elements they use.