View Image

Re-implements the google image, "View Image" button.
What is View Image?
'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.
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By: Joshua B
Rating: 4.14 (488)
Version: 5.2.0 (Last updated: 2024-07-01)
Creation date: 2018-02-16
Weekly download count: 122
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Very high risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 79.14K
URLs: Website

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View Image (v1.7.2)
3.72 (25) 2,000
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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

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Generally useful when it works
  • Helpful for accessing images directly
  • Works when combined with other plugins (like 'Google Images Restored')
Cons
  • Frequently fails to display the 'View Image' button
  • Inconsistent performance, especially after updates from Firefox or Google
  • Not functional for images on popular social media sites
  • Often requires manual permissions adjustment
Most mentioned
  • 'View Image' button doesn't appear on certain sites
  • Stopped working or inconsistent for several months
  • Userscripts serve as an alternative when the add-on fails
Recent reviews
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
Does not workanymore
by Firefox user 18523741, 2024-07-26
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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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