# Web Only (Classic) Google Search

> This extension automatically redirects your Google searches to the legacy web-only version of Google Search.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/classic-google-search](https://chrome-stats.com/d/classic-google-search)

## Overview

- **ID:** `classic-google-search`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Pratyush Vashisht
- **Category:** search-tools
- **Daily users:** 68
- **Weekly downloads:** 3
- **Version:** 1.7.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-02
- **First published:** 2024-05-26
- **Size:** 27 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/classic-google-search/)
- **Website:** [https://pratyushvashisht.com](https://pratyushvashisht.com/)

## Description

Tired of the clutter and distractions on modern search engines? Want to experience the simplicity and speed of Google's classic web-only search? Look no further! Legacy Web Search is here to take you back to the good old days.

With Legacy Web Search, you can:

- Remove the Clutter: Automatically redirects your Google searches to the legacy web-only version. No more distractions, just pure information.
Toggle with Ease: You can enable or disable the extension with a single click on the extension icon. This gives you full control over your browsing experience.
Stay Informed: The extension icon changes color based on whether the legacy web search is enabled, keeping you informed at all times.

Legacy Web Search is perfect for those who value simplicity and speed. It's like taking a step back in time to when the internet was less about ads and more about information.

So why wait? Install Legacy Web Search today and experience the classic Google search like never before!

## Rankings

- #14,114 — Overall
- #74 — google search
- #86 — class

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `contextMenus`
- `storage`
- `tabs`

### Host permissions

- `*://*.google.com/*`
- `https://asia-south1-extensions-analytics-prod.cloudfunctions.net/*`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/classic-google-search)