Google Images Restored

Restores Google Images to how it appeared before August 6, 2019
What is Google Images Restored?
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.

Extension stats

By: fanfare
Users: 40,000+
Version: 0.9.0 (Last updated: 2024-06-09)
Creation date: 2020-06-25
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Size: 45.07K

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Google Images Restored backup (v0.9.0)
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Extension summary

IMPORTANT MESSAGE

This extension may break at any time, as Google Images randomly changes their back end occasionally causing the extension to stop working.

Feel free to leave a comment in the reviews if the extension stops working. In the event that the extension does stop working, please use the following link to check for updates:

https://git.sr.ht/~fanfare/googleimagesrestored

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Improves Google Images user experience significantly
  • Restores previous functionality that users prefer
  • Makes image searching and downloading easier
  • Generally works well for a long time
  • Users appreciate the improved layout and functionality
Cons
  • Frequent breakage due to Google updates
  • Interferes with Google Shopping functionality
  • Issues with image resolution and viewing when not updated
  • New interface issues with overlay pop-ups
  • Requires uninstalling and reinstalling to fix problems
Most mentioned
  • Extension stops working due to Google updates
  • Interferes with Google Shopping links
  • Users love the restored functionality
  • Layout improvements are widely appreciated
  • Need for frequent updates and fixes
Recent reviews
Perfect
by Kabilan Tharma, 2024-11-16

I can finally see images again! It actually enlarged what I select.
by Tyler Napolitano, 2024-11-13

finally, a solution for my long and annoying problem with google image. thanks a lot
by daevid abalos, 2024-11-07
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Google Images Restored requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Google Images Restored has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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