Disable Google Lens

Name: Disable Google Lens
Rating: 3.9012345679012346 (162 reviews)
Author: fanfare

Redirects Google Lens to the normal image results

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The Disable Google Lens Chrome extension restores your classic Google image search experience by bypassing the new Google Lens interface. It redirects image searches directly to the traditional image results page, allowing you to avoid the Lens feature.

In addition, the extension adds a convenient "Search Google for image" option to the context menu. This lets you quickly search for images in a new tab without triggering Google Lens. For users who wish to remove the original "Search image with Google Lens" context menu item, detailed post-installation instructions are provided in the extension's GitHub documentation.

This tool is perfect for users who prefer the conventional Google image search functionality and want faster, more straightforward image results.

Extension Productivity Privacy & Security Developer Tools

By:

fanfare

Users:

20,000

Rating:

3.90

(162)

Version:

0.1.3 Last updated: 2023-08-30

Creation date:

2022-12-04

Risk:

Permissions:

contextMenus

Host permissions:

https://www.google.com/*

Size:

28.94K

Email:

ae*****@gmail.com

Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 5,542 ▲ 65

Other rankings

#10100 in Workflow & Planning #30 in disable keyword 32 #240 in item keyword 53 ▼ 10 #289 in google search keyword 67 ▲

Other platforms

Disable Google Lens (v0.1.2)

1,877 4.00

(51)

User reviews

The Disable Google Lens Chrome extension was highly valued for effectively disabling Google Lens and providing a better user search experience. It worked flawlessly for years, gaining appreciation from users who dislike Google Lens. However, many reports indicate it stopped working recently due to changes in Google's URL redirects. Since early 2025, users are frustrated as the extension no longer disables Lens, leading to demands for fixes. Despite its current issues, the extension earned praise during its functional period for addressing a common user annoyance.

Pros

Worked flawlessly for years before recent issues
Effectively disabled Google Lens, which users disliked
Simple and effective solution while it functioned
Appreciated by users who preferred traditional Google Search over Lens
Functioned well without issues until Google implemented changes

Cons

Stopped working recently due to Google changing URLs or redirects
No longer disables Google Lens as intended
Users frustrated with the resurgence of Google Lens after update
Extension is perceived as broken or non-functional since early 2025
Users request updates or fixes to restore functionality

Recent reviews

hopefully this gets fixed soon because it worked for years and god i hate google lens

Sa*****, 2025-03-09

Doesn't work anymore.

Da*****, 2025-03-06

Doesn't work anymore (if it ever did).

Ma*****, 2025-03-02

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Disable Google Lens requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

Disable Google Lens has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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