In 2013, the Internet Archive began to take notice of the Harlem Shake phenomenon. As the dance craze continued to spread, the Archive’s curators realized that the original video was an important part of internet history.

In February 2013, the Internet Archive added the original Harlem Shake video to its collection. The video was preserved in its original form, complete with its grainy aesthetic and catchy soundtrack.

The Internet Archive is a digital library that was founded in 1996 by Brewster Kahle and Bruce Gilliat. Its mission is to preserve and make available a wide range of cultural and historical content, including websites, books, movies, and music.