Merlin
Google Cache

Google Cache

Google Cache lets you visit retrieve the web page from Google Web Cache when the site is offline.

What is Google Cache?

The 'Google Cache' is a proficient Firefox add-on tool that allows users to retrieve the web pages which are currently offline. It does so by fetching the cached version of the page directly from Google's repository. It is as simple as pressing the toolbar button to access the information you need even if the original site is down.

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Stats
Stats date:
Users: 730
Rating: 4.17 (18)
Version: 51.0 (Last updated: 2017-02-22)
Creation date: 2016-06-08
Weekly download count: 8
Firefox on Android: Yes
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • activeTab
  • contextMenus
  • <all_urls>
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 61.26K
Email: Click to see
URLs: Website
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood

Chrome-Stats Rank

# 3532 ▲ 4
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Not available on Chrome
Not available on Edge
Merlin
Summary
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Google Cache lets you visit retrieve the web page from Google Web Cache when the site is offline.

If the site is offline, you can just press toolbar button and request cached version of the page from Google Cache.

User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Works well
  • Useful for quickly checking cache
  • Simple, but efficient
  • Option to toggle on/off the context menu item
  • Faster and private
Cons
  • Could not get a cached result from some links
  • No option to open the cached page in a new tab
  • No clear method to remove from context menu
Most mentioned
  • Checking cache quickly
  • Context menu
  • New tab option
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Safety
Risk impact

Google Cache is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Google Cache if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Google Cache has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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