View Image
Re-implements the google image, "View Image" button.
View Image Add-on for Firefox - Bring Back Google's 'View Image' Button
'View Image' is a handy Firefox add-on that reintroduces the 'View Image' button to Google Image Search results. This simple yet effective tool enhances the experience of image search on Google, making it easier for users to directly view images. The code for this add-on is open-source, welcoming any potential improvements submitted via PRs or issues.
Add-on stats
Weekly download count: 140
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Very high risk impact 
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
- storage
Size: 79.14K
Email: jo*****@gmail.com
URLs: Website
Ranking
# 447
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Add-on summary
ViewImage adds the "View Image" button back to the google images results page.
The code for this extension is available on GitHub: https://github.com/bijij/ViewImage Please feel free to make any PR's or submit an issue.
User reviews
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Works in some cases, especially when configured correctly
- Helpful for users who rely on viewing images directly
Cons
- Inconsistent functionality with many images
- View Image button often doesn't appear or works only after multiple attempts
- Stopped working due to changes in websites or updates
- Requires manual permissions to work properly
Most mentioned
- Does not consistently show the 'View Image' button
- Stopped working on certain dates, notably in late 2023 and early 2024
- Incompatibility with popular social media sites like Instagram and Facebook
- Users have resorted to custom scripts as alternatives
User reviews
Some pictures it works and for some it doesn't. and it's not like in the screenshots, the user interface isn't the same as the old one shown in the add-on's screenshots. It's the same interface with a 'view image' clickable button, which would be fine if it worked for all pictures consistently.
by VOIIIXI, 2024-12-31
The extension generally works well, but the “View Image” button doesn't appear for images hosted on sites such as Instagram, Facebook, X and LinkedIn.
Additionally, the button regularly fails to show up on the first click, requiring you to select another image and then return to the original image to see it appear.
I hope the developer can resolve these issues in future updates.
by kcl, 2024-09-26
by Nocturne, 2024-07-29
Add-on safety
Risk impact
View Image requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
View Image has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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