View Image button for Google Images™

This extension adds back View Image button on Google Images™ results

View Image Button for Google Images™

This Chrome extension restores the convenient View Image button on Google Images™ search results. Originally removed by Google, this button allows users to open and view images directly from the search results without extra steps. With a simple install, you can regain quick and easy access to image sources, improving your browsing experience.

Stay efficient and save time on your image searches with this lightweight and straightforward extension that seamlessly integrates into your browsing routine.

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By:
Gašper Černevšek
Users:
3,000 1,000
Rating:
4.18
(45)
Version:
0.1 Last updated: 2021-02-22
Creation date:
2018-02-16
Risk:
Very high risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • https://www.google.com/*
  • https://www.google.ad/*
  • https://www.google.ae/*
  • https://www.google.com.af/*
  • https://www.google.com.ag/*
  • https://www.google.com.ai/*
  • https://www.google.al/*
  • https://www.google.am/*
  • https://www.google.co.ao/*
  • https://www.google.com.ar/*
  • See more
Size:
21.99KB
Email:
ga*****@comcode.si
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Chrome Web Store
Data ingested on:
2025-07-19
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User reviews

The 'View Image button for Google Images™' extension is praised for restoring a convenient feature removed by Google, enabling easy direct image viewing with simple and trustworthy code. However, many users report that it currently does not work due to recent Google updates breaking functionality, requiring developer fixes. It also struggles with very large images and needs ongoing maintenance. Overall, it's valued for its utility when functional but suffers from interruptions caused by changes in Google's platform.
Pros
  • Allows users to easily view images directly from Google Images without navigating to the source page
  • Free and efficient tool with compact code
  • Restores the original 'View Image' function removed by Google
  • Highly recommended by users familiar with the code and its safety
  • Works well for images under certain size limits
Cons
  • No longer works due to recent changes and updates by Google
  • Compatibility breaks after updates to Google Images interface
  • Does not function for very large images (above 12MP)
  • Needs maintenance and frequent updates to keep up with changes in Google Images
  • Some users want customization such as moving the button position
Recent reviews
doesnt work
by Mo*****, 2025-04-02

It doesn't work anymore! 🙄
by Qu*****, 2022-05-29

No longer works. Probably fixable by the developer. Google just changed whatever this was working around, so the workaround stopped working around it.
by St*****, 2021-05-16
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Extension safety

Risk impact
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View Image button for Google Images™ requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood
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View Image button for Google Images™ has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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