Google Images Restored

Restores Google Images to how it appeared before August 6, 2019

Google Images Restored - Chrome Extension

Google Images Restored is a Chrome extension that reverts Google Images to its previous layout before August 6, 2019. Please note that the extension may stop working due to backend changes by Google.

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Extension stats

By: fanfare

Users: 40,000+

Rating: 4.55

(549)

Version: 0.9.0 (Last updated: 2024-06-09)

Creation date: 2020-06-25

Size: 45.07K

Email: ae*****@gmail.com

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 3,978 ▲ 74

Other rankings

#1674 in Accessibility ▲ 20 #57 in image keyword 70 ▲ 15 #131 in google keyword 91 ▲ 27 #134 in google search keyword 44 ▲ 26 #226 in stop keyword 12 ▲ 15

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Google Images Restored (v0.4.5)

1,875+ 3.95

(57)

Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Restores the previous Google Images layout which is more user-friendly
Allows users to see images more clearly and in a larger format
Has historically worked well for many years
Provides functionality such as downloading images directly from the preview
Users express gratitude for the extension, indicating it meets a significant need.

Cons

Frequently stops working or becomes broken after Google updates
Conflicts with new Google features like Google Lens
Some users report issues with navigation and interface (e.g., inability to use arrows)
Reports of malware messages or concerns about security
The extension may be difficult to find or install due to it being grayed out.

Most mentioned

Recent Google updates have broken the extension
Users appreciate the restored layout compared to the new Google Images interface
The extension has historically worked well but is currently facing issues
Gratitude expressed by users for restoring a previously preferred UI
Requests for updates to fix current issues.

User reviews

Yup they busted it again with their "upgrade"... Look forward when you can bring it back!

Wes Pryor, 2025-02-18

Does its job, but prevents me from using the arrows to go through the suggested searches.

Nasir Djedi, 2025-02-14

Been using it for years and it worked like a charm, but a few days ago it stopped working. The icon in the extensions bar is grayed out but the extension button is on. Got a message from Chrome web store saying that it may contain malware.

spookym 123, 2025-02-09

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Google Images Restored requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Google Images Restored. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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