View Image

View Image

View image button for google image search results

What is View Image?
"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.
Stats
Users: 2,000+
Rating: 3.83 (24)
Version: 1.7.2 (Last updated: 2022-08-01)
Creation date: 2020-04-05
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • *://*.google.com/*
Size: 67.47K
URLs: Website
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View Image
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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
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Works with the new changes on google
  • Useful
  • Works with specific versions of Chrome
  • Effectively replaces previously used extensions
Cons
  • Inconsistent functionality
  • Multiple buttons appearing unnecessarily
  • Need to refresh the page for image to appear
  • Button obscures image size
  • Need to click surroundings of image for full resolution
Most mentioned
  • Inconsistency in function
  • Multiple 'view image' buttons
  • Works with Chrome updates
  • Needs possible improvements
Recent reviews
As of 01/11/2023 it doesn't work.
by Marco Campagnaro Marco Campagnaro, 2023-11-01

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This extension does not work
by Fabian Wenzel Fabian Wenzel, 2023-05-03
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Safety
Risk impact

View Image may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

View Image has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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