View Image

View image button for google image search results

View Image Extension for Chrome: Enhance Google Image Search

"View Image" is a Chrome extension that reintroduces the 'View Image' button to Google image search results. Infamously removed by Google in 2018, this extension allows users to easily view images in a new tab. Compatible with all Google domains, it promotes a simpler and more efficient image browsing experience.
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Extension stats

Users: 2,000+
Rating: 3.72
(25)
Version: 1.7.2 (Last updated: 2022-08-01)
Creation date: 2020-04-05
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • *://*.google.com/*
Size: 67.47K
URLs: Website

Ranking

Other rankings
#2856 in Tools ▼ 12

Other platforms

View (v2.3.3-prod)
2.17 (68) 18,635+
View Image (v5.2.0)
4.14 (488) 26,734+
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Extension summary

Add View Image in new tab functionality to Google image search results. This works on all the google websites. In the mid of 2018, Google removed View Image button, This extension let you bring back the view image button in the chrome. Just click on the View Image button on the top right hand side of the image to view the image in a new tab.

User reviews

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Pros
  • Works with recent changes on Google images
  • Single button functionality is appreciated
  • User-friendly for viewing images in full resolution
  • Useful replacement for previously functioning extensions
Cons
  • Frequently reports that it doesn't work
  • Multiple buttons appear, causing confusion
  • Button placement obscures image dimensions
  • Loading issues require refreshing the page
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work
  • No longer works
  • This extension does not work
  • This is the only extension that works
  • Thank you for this extension
User reviews
Doesn't work :(
by Anton Krasnoselscky, 2024-04-23

As of 01/11/2023 it doesn't work.
by Marco Campagnaro, 2023-11-01

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Extension safety

Risk impact

View Image requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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