Search by Image

Name: Search by Image
Rating: 4.7 (27 reviews)
Author: Armin Sebastian

A powerful reverse image search tool, with support for various search engines, such as Google, Bing, Yandex, Baidu and TinEye.

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Search by Image is a versatile Chrome extension designed to simplify reverse image searches. With support for over 30 search engines such as Google, Bing, Yandex, Baidu, and TinEye, it allows users to verify image authenticity, combat misinformation, explore artwork provenance, and find similar products online. The extension offers multiple search modes including using image URLs, files, captured page areas, and direct uploads from your device or clipboard.

Ideal for journalists, researchers, photographers, and shoppers alike, the tool integrates seamlessly into your browser enabling quick searches via context menu or toolbar. Its open source nature encourages community contributions, ensuring continuous improvements. Privacy-conscious users can review its policy, and advanced options allow toggling and reordering search engines to tailor searches to specific needs.

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Version:

8.2.1 Last updated: 2025-05-13

Creation date:

2022-01-08

Risk:

Permissions:

alarms
contextMenus
storage
unlimitedStorage
tabs
activeTab
notifications
webRequest
declarativeNetRequest
scripting

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size:

821.78K

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Edge Add-on Store

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 486 ▲ 1

Other rankings

#8 in image keyword 81

#11 in search keyword 60 ▼ 1

#23 in wiki keyword 20 ▼ 2

#38 in default search keyword 40

#39 in google search keyword 54

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Other platforms

Search by Image (v8.2.1)

300,000+ 4.11

(479)

Search by Image (v8.2.0)

399,120+ 4.61

(1,679)

User reviews

Users find the 'Search by Image' Edge add-on highly effective, stable, and useful, praising its multiple search engine support and free availability. It is considered a good replacement for other reverse image extensions. However, users desire a feature to search local images directly, report some inaccuracies with specific services like TinEye, and note occasional permission-related issues. Despite its strengths, the extension appears to have a smaller user base than expected.

Pros

Works well and as described, providing effective reverse image search functionality.
Stable and reliable with consistent performance over time.
Supports multiple search engines for comprehensive image search options.
Useful and replaces multiple other similar extensions effectively.
Free to use and generally better than paid or locked answer websites.

Cons

Lacks the ability to upload and search images from local files, which some users desire.
Some inaccuracies noted when searching via certain services like TinEye.
Has occasional issues with content scripts permissions.
User base seems smaller than expected despite its usefulness.

Recent reviews

very nicely working, its just amazing. i love this, works as per described.

by Vishal, 2025-03-06

比某些收费解锁答案的网站好多了，棒棒

by meng, 2024-09-30

Very good test Extension I hope you all will use this extension, I have been using it for a long time

by Arnob, 2024-08-08

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Search by Image requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. 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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Risk likelihood

Search by Image is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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