# IMGoogle - Google Reverse Image Search

> Google Reverse Image Search The only add-on in this category capable of searching local files from the computer

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/igoogle](https://chrome-stats.com/d/igoogle)

## Overview

- **ID:** `igoogle`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** erosman
- **Category:** search-tools,photos-music-videos
- **Daily users:** 662
- **Weekly downloads:** 1
- **Rating:** 4.33 / 5 (30 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.9
- **Last updated:** 2023-03-03
- **First published:** 2014-06-30
- **Size:** 47 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/igoogle/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/erosman/support](https://github.com/erosman/support)

## Description

**IMGoogle** is a lightweight and efficient Chrome extension that allows users to perform Google reverse image searches effortlessly. By right-clicking on any image, you can select "Google search for this Image" to open a new tab with Google Image Search results. Unique among similar tools, IMGoogle supports searching images stored locally on your computer.

The extension ensures your privacy by forwarding only image details to Google Images without any tracking or advertising. Features include the option to open search results in the foreground or background, container support for tab organization, and compatibility with various image sources such as HTTP/HTTPS links, Data URIs, local files, and Blob images. IMGoogle is designed to work seamlessly across all websites and local web documents accessible via the browser.

## Rankings

- #4,261 — Overall
- #28 — google search
- #46 — category
- #66 — release
- #71 — google docs
- #71 — google keep

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`
- `contextMenus`
- `cookies`
- `notifications`
- `storage`
- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

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

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

IMGoogle is praised for its convenience and ease in performing Google Reverse Image Searches quickly and accurately, making image sourcing simpler. However, some users report it no longer functions properly, with disputed developer explanations about removed features. Additionally, privacy concerns arise due to required permissions for full access to browsing data.

### Pros

- Enables Google Reverse Image Search with one click without copying links
- Helps find image sources or better quality versions
- Simplifies and makes image searching easier
- Works reliably as intended
- Useful and accurate

### Cons

- Does not work anymore as claimed by some users
- Developer's response about removal of reverse image search is disputed
- Concerns about the extension's need for full access to all website data

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