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

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2025-03-06

By: dangered wolf

Users: 1,000+

Rating: 4.82

(17)

Version: 1.5.0 (Last updated: 2021-05-17)

Creation date: 2020-11-06

Permissions:

webRequest
webRequestBlocking
https://*.gstatic.com/*
https://*.google.com/*
https://*.googleusercontent.com/*

Size: 1.30M

Email: *****@ngeredwolf.me

Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Classic Google Icons (v1.5.0)

158 4.80

(15)

Classic Google Icons (v1.5.0)

202 4.30

(7)

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Reverts Google's new icons back to the classic ones
Works well in multiple browsers like Chromium Edge and Firefox
Changes icons in dropdown menus
Fixes the UI changes that many users dislike

Cons

Doesn't change all the icons in the Google app menus
Some users report specific icons not updating (like Google Meet and Google Chat)
Minor issues with certain views (like Gmail Basic HTML) still displaying new icons

Most mentioned

Users dislike the new icons and appreciate the extension for reverting them
The extension is effective in restoring classic icons
Requests for updates to include missing icons and functionalities

User reviews

the favicon icon for google meet doesnt change only ui

Budji Surya, 2024-06-11

The greatest way to fix the best email service's worst UI change. Period.

Trevor Hart, 2023-10-19

IS WORK

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 impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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