WaybackScanner User Guide
Complete guide to install, activate and use WaybackScanner to recover your archived content.
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System Requirements & Installation
Requirements
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit) |
| .NET Runtime | .NET 8.0 Runtime — free from Microsoft |
| Internet | Required for scanning and license verification |
| Disk Space | 100 MB minimum + space for saved articles |
Installation Steps
Download .NET 8.0 Runtime
Visit microsoft.com/dotnet and download the .NET 8.0 Desktop Runtime for Windows x64.
Download WaybackScanner
Download WaybackScanner-Setup.exe from your purchase confirmation email.
Run the installer
Double-click WaybackScanner-Setup.exe and follow the installation wizard.
Windows SmartScreen
If a warning appears, click “More info” then “Run anyway”.
💡 Tip: If the app does not start, verify .NET 8.0 is installed by opening Command Prompt and typing: dotnet --version
License Activation
WaybackScanner requires a valid license key. Your key was emailed to you after purchase.
Launch WaybackScanner
The Activation window appears automatically on first launch.
Check your email
Find the email from noreply@fillnex.com with subject “Your WaybackScanner license key”.
Enter your license key
Paste your key (format: WBS-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX) into the field and click Activate License.
PC Limits by Plan
| Plan | Max PCs |
|---|---|
| Starter | 1 PC |
| Pro | 3 PCs |
| Agency | 10 PCs |
⚠️ If you reach your PC limit, contact support@fillnex.com to deactivate an old machine.
Your First Scan
WaybackScanner works in two automatic phases: scanning the Wayback Machine for archived URLs, then extracting and saving article content.
Phase 1 — Scan
Enter your domain URL
Type the website domain (e.g. example.com) in the URL field.
Set the year range
Enter From and To years to limit the archive search period.
Click Scanner
The app queries the Wayback Machine and retrieves all archived URLs for your domain.
Phase 2 — Automatic Extraction
For each URL found, WaybackScanner automatically downloads, cleans, validates, and saves the article — including images, title, category and keywords.
✓ Tip: Start without keyword filters to see all results, then refine using the Advanced Filters.
Advanced Filters
| Filter | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Exclude Folders | Ignores URLs with specific path segments | tag, category, author, page |
| Must Contain | Only extracts articles with ALL these words | dog, training |
| Must Exclude | Skips articles with ANY of these words | casino, promo |
| Max Results | Limits total URLs retrieved | 500 (default) |
Exporting to WordPress
XML Export
Enable WordPress export
Go to Vue → Configuration and check “WordPress export enabled”.
Click Export XML
In the Database section, click Export XML and choose a save location.
Import in WordPress
In WordPress admin: Tools → Import → WordPress → Upload the XML file.
CSV Export
Generates a spreadsheet with URL, path, timestamp, category, keywords and status for all extracted articles.
Firefox Extension
Install Fillnex
Visit addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/fillnex/ and click Add to Firefox.
Open WaybackScanner
The extension requires WaybackScanner to be open — the LocalBridge starts automatically.
Use the extension
Click the Fillnex icon in Firefox to view articles, rewrite with AI, and check connection status.
⚠️ WaybackScanner must be open for the extension to work. The LocalBridge runs on port 1234.
FAQ & Troubleshooting
Still need help? Email us at support@fillnex.com — we reply within 24 hours.
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