Classic Google Icons

Use the pre-2020 Material Design icons for Google products like Gmail, Calendar, and Maps.

Classic Google Icons - Revert Google Apps Icons

Classic Google Icons is a browser extension specifically designed for those who prefer the old icons used in Google apps such as Gmail, Drive, and Maps. It allows users to easily revert the app icons to their classic versions that were used prior to the 2020 update. This extension modifies both the webpage and page favicons to display the old icons. This extension is not officially affiliated with Google LLC, and all trademarks used are the sole property of their respective owners.
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Extension stats

Users: 1,000+
Rating: 4.82
(17)
Version: 1.5.0 (Last updated: 2021-05-17)
Creation date: 2020-11-06
Risk impact: Very high risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • https://*.gstatic.com/*
  • https://*.google.com/*
  • https://*.googleusercontent.com/*
Size: 1.30M

Ranking

# 25,037 ▲ 100
Other rankings
#12933 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 6 #67 in icon keyword 38 ▲ 10

Other platforms

Classic Solitaire NETFLIX (v1.1.1.97)
4.81 (11,101) 1,192,282+
Classic Google Icons (v1.5.0)
4.80 (15) 164
Classic Google Icons (v1.5.0)
4.30 (7) 202
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Extension summary

Analyze keywords

Hate Google's new icons? Revert them using Classic Google Icons.

This replaces the page favicons, as well as the icons within the webpage, of apps like Gmail, Drive, and Maps.

This extension is not affiliated in any way with Google LLC, and all trademarks are property of their respective owners.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Successfully reverts to the old Google icons.
  • Works well in multiple browsers including Chromium Edge and Firefox.
  • Changes the icons in dropdown menus.
Cons
  • Does not change icons in Google app menus anymore.
  • Gmail icon does not change for all users, only the favicon updates.
  • Issue with restoring icons after uninstalling the extension.
Most mentioned
  • Users dislike the new icons.
  • Positive experiences with the extension functioning well.
  • Requests for updates to address specific icon changes.
User reviews
the favicon icon for google meet doesnt change only ui
by Budji Surya, 2024-06-11
The greatest way to fix the best email service's worst UI change. Period.
by Trevor Hart, 2023-10-19
IS WORK
by NOEL CORTEZ, 2023-03-29
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Classic Google Icons requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Classic Google Icons has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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