Search by Image

Name: Search by Image
Rating: 4.6112 (1803 reviews)
Author: Armin Sebastian

A powerful reverse image search tool, with support for various search engines, such as Google, Bing, Yandex, Baidu and TinEye.

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Features & Capabilities

Search by Image is a versatile browser extension designed for effortless reverse image searches across 30+ search engines including Google, Bing, Yandex, Baidu, and TinEye. Perfect for journalists, researchers, and photographers, it helps verify image authenticity and track artwork usage online. With multiple search modes—Select URL, Select Image, Capture, Browse, and URL—you can search using images from any source, including devices, private sites, and captured screen areas.

This open-source tool supports searching from the browser context menu and toolbar with customizable settings for preferred engines and search modes. It enhances online investigations, debunks false information, and aids shoppers in finding similar products at better prices. Available on Firefox, Chrome, and Safari, Search by Image offers robust privacy and transparency with its open development and clear policies.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

8.5.3 Last updated: 2026-06-12

Version code:

6295976

Creation date:

2017-06-17

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Content scripts matches:

Size:

893.76KB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-19

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 39

Other rankings

#1 in Shopping

#2 in Photos, Music & Videos

#2 in Search Tools

#1 in default search keyword 31

#1 in hd image keyword 20

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Other platforms

Search by Image (v8.5.4)

400,000 4.06

(535)

Search by Image (v8.5.4)

84,805 4.60

(30)

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Developed by:

Armin Sebastian

Firefox Add-ons Store

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/search_by_image/

Website:

https://github.com/dessant/search-by-image/issues

Permission Change History

2025-10-16: Version 8.2.4 → 8.3.0

Add Permissions: scripting

2023-11-07: Version 5.8.1 → 6.1.0

Remove Permissions: clipboardRead

Add Optional permissions: clipboardRead

User Reviews

Users largely praise Search by Image for offering many search engines in one tool and for letting you search directly within Firefox, which saves steps and speeds up image-related research. It’s valued for finding image sources and aiding fact-checking, with several reviews calling it convenient and effective. Some users suggested features like image translation and noted occasional reliability issues or changes to search providers. A notable concern raised by a reviewer involves data sharing from Russian search engines via Yandex, and a few posts report bugs after updates.

Pros

Large variety of search engines/reverse image search options all in one extension.
Convenient in-browser searching within Firefox (search without leaving the browser).
Helpful for finding image sources and fact-checking.
No ads (ad-free experience).

Cons

Recent reviews

by Fi*****, 2026-06-01

by Ac*****, 2026-05-31

Very BAD. — Tried to use 1 image with "all search engines". — It opens all kind of tabs, I thought it would be centralized. — And some sites being Asians, they're searching for Asian things that are absoutely OUT OF SUBJECT to my research… — Also uses Firefox notifications for everything, whereas they take time to disappear (not intuitive at all).

by Fi*****, 2026-05-30

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Is Search by Image Safe?

Risk impact

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Search by Image requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Search by Image has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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