Contextual Google Image Search

Contextual Google Image Search

Adds Google Image Search to right-click menu on images.

What is Contextual Google Image Search?
'Contextual Google Image Search' is a Firefox extension that significantly enhances the web image search process. The tool allows users to perform a Google search on any image simply by right-clicking on it. This comes in handy when seeking additional information related to an image. This add-on supports search for cached images, local files, and Data URI scheme. A key feature includes the option to search by text selection. The control and shift keys serve the functionality of opening the search in a new tab and switching between foreground and background, respectively, adding to the overall search efficiency.
Merlin
Stats
By: grue
Rating: 4.38 (16)
Version: 3.3.1 (Last updated: 2022-12-04)
Creation date: 2012-10-07
Weekly download count: 11
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • contextMenus
  • webNavigation
  • storage
Size: 12.76K
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Merlin
Summary

Features: -The following images are also searchable.

  • Cached images
  • Local files
  • Data URI scheme (data:image/jpeg;base64,~)
-You can also search by selecting text.

Tips: The shift key functions as a switch between foreground and background. The control key acts as a "new tab."

This add-on is useful when you want to get some information about an image. It saves you from inputting the URL or dragging and dropping the image in the form of Google Search.

User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Consistently works for reverse-image search
  • Allows setting of search results in different tab configurations
  • Works in both Chrome and Firefox
  • The developer is appreciated and thought of as great.
Cons
  • Halts on the new-tab Google main page for a second before loading, which can seem as if it didn't work
  • Image search opens in the same tab which some users find not usable
  • Does not support opening the search in a new tab using a configuration or middle click
Most mentioned
  • Image searches open in the same tab
  • Functionality in both Chrome and Firefox
  • Loading latency on new-tab Google main page
Recent reviews
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Safety
Risk impact

Contextual Google Image Search may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Contextual Google Image Search has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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