Internet Archive’s Web Preservation Efforts Experience Sharp Decline in 2025
The Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine has dramatically reduced its archiving of news websites, with snapshots plummeting by 87% since mid-May 2025. According to reports, the nonprofit organization has cited operational challenges and resource allocation issues as contributing factors.
Significant Reduction in Digital Preservation
The Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine, widely regarded as an essential resource for digital preservation, has experienced a dramatic decrease in its archiving activities according to recent analysis. Sources indicate the platform has been capturing substantially fewer webpage snapshots, particularly from news websites, since mid-May 2025.