IMGoogle - Google Reverse Image Search

Google Reverse Image Search The only add-on in this category capable of searching local files from the computer

IMGoogle Add-on: Google Reverse Image Search

IMGoogle - Google Reverse Image Search is a user-friendly Firefox add-on designed for quick, seamless reverse image searches on Google. It features an accessible option that allows right-click and search for online images, as well as the unique capability to search local files from your computer. It opens a new tab with the Google Image search results while promoting a hassle-free user experience.

Add-on stats

By: erosman
Users: 870
-7
Rating: 4.33
(30)
Version: 2.9 (Last updated: 2023-03-03)
Creation date: 2014-06-30
Weekly download count: 4
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • contextMenus
  • cookies
  • notifications
  • storage
  • <all_urls>
Size: 48.38K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

IMGoogle (iGoogle formerly) is a tiny addon that enables users to reverse search for an image in Google Image Search by right-clicking on the image and selecting "Google search for this Image". It opens a new page with the search result by Google.

📌 Extension only forwards the image details to Google Images to perform the search. Due to the removal of the reverse image search API by Google (and change to Lens), the search result in not as it was before. If I find a better solution, I will implement it.

The only add-on in this category with the feature to enable searching local files from the computer.

Note: None of my extensions contain any tracking, advertising or privacy infringement.

Features

  • New Tab is opened next to current one
  • Option to open the result Tab in Foreground (v2.2) (default is Background)
  • Container Support: New Tab will be opened in the same container (v2.4) (requires cookie permission)
  • Works on any site or images on a local web documents opened by the browser (as long as the image source is supported) Supported image sources are: http/https, Data URI (v1.3), Local Images: src starting with file:/// (v1.3-1.7 & 2.4), Blob Images (v2.4)
  • Removed Sidebar (use tab to load image) (v2.8)
  • Removed: Sidebar with Drag/Drop and File-Upload (v2.0)
  • Removed: Keyboard Shortcut Ctrl+Shift+Z to open the Sidebar (FF54.+) (v2.4)
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User reviews

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Pros
  • Gets the image into Google reverse image search with one click
  • Makes image searching easier
  • Excellent tool for finding image sources or better quality versions
Cons
  • Doesn't work anymore according to some users
  • Concerns about the add-on requiring full access to all website data
Most mentioned
  • Works effectively for image searching
  • Issues with functionality and reliability
  • User concerns about privacy and data access
User reviews
So far I've had no issues. It gets the image into google reverse image search with one click without having to copy links or anything like some other addons I've tried.
by Jack Frost, 2024-11-11

doesn't work anymore. developer left an odd response claiming reverse image search was removed, which is false. switched to another extension which still does google reverse image search fine.
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

IMGoogle - Google Reverse Image Search requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

IMGoogle - Google Reverse Image Search has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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