Tracing the Evolution of the Web

Explore how the internet transformed across eras. From static HTML frames to dynamic web apps, every decade leaves a digital fingerprint we've preserved.

1990โ€“1999
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The Wild West

Static HTML, table layouts, tiled backgrounds, and the birth of personal homepages. The web was read-only and delightfully unpolished.

Archive Volume 1.2M pages
Key Tech HTML 2.0, GIF89a, Frames
GeoCities Netscape WebRings Counter GIFs
2000โ€“2009
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Flash & Dot-Com

Rich media, animated intros, Web 2.0 emerges. Ajax, RSS feeds, and early social networks reshape how we interact online.

Archive Volume 3.4M pages
Key Tech Flash, DHTML, RSS, Ajax
MySpace Friendster CSS Sprites Blogspam
2010โ€“2019
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Mobile & Frameworks

Responsive design becomes mandatory. JavaScript frameworks dominate. The web goes app-like with PWAs and real-time updates.

Archive Volume 8.7M pages
Key Tech HTML5, React, Flexbox, APIs
Bootstrap Instagram CDNs Dark Mode
2020โ€“Present
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AI & Experience Web

Generative UI, serverless architecture, and immersive experiences. The line between web and native blurs completely.

Archive Volume 14.2M pages
Key Tech WebGPU, WASM, AI UI, Edge
Next.js Tailwind Web3 Streaming
27.5M
Total Pages Archived
4
Digital Decades Preserved
892TB
Raw Data Stored
12k+
Active Researchers
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