Google Retires 'Cached' Web Page Feature, Suggests Internet Archive as Alternative

Google has officially discontinued its 'cached' web page links, a staple feature for over two decades, hinting at potential collaboration with the Internet Archive for future access.

Google's 'cached' web page feature, allowing users to access archived versions of web pages, has been officially retired.
The decision reflects the improved reliability of internet connections and the diminished necessity of the feature.
Google Search Liaison Danny Sullivan expressed hope for a future partnership with the Internet Archive to provide similar functionality.
Users seeking cached page access are advised to use the 'cache:' prefix or consider alternatives like Bing and non-profit internet archives.
The removal of this feature marks the end of an era in Google Search's history, stirring nostalgia and discussions about web preservation.