Quickly search by image using Google

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Version
1.1.1
Update
April 4, 2016
Size
4.31KiB
Developer
Category
Users
20,000+
Rating
2.98276 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (UK)
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Permissions
ContextMenus
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Google Image Search Extension

This extension for Google Chrome adds a shortcut to
searching images or other content on google based on
a supplied image.


Simply Right-Click any image in the browser to access
the context menu and select \"Search Google using this image\".
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","manifest_version": 2,"name": "Google Image Search","description": "Quickly search by image using Google","version": "1.1.1","minimum_chrome_version": "22","icons": {"16": "assets/images/icon16.png"},"permissions": ["contextMenus"],"background": {"persistent": false,"scripts": ["assets/js/background.js"]}}
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How to download and manually install Google Image Search extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Google Image Search extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Google Image Search extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Google Image Search extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Google Image Search extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Google Image Search extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Google Image Search Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Google Image Search extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Google Image Search extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Google Image Search extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Google Image Search extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Google Image Search extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Google Image Search extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Google Image Search extension file

Select and download the Google Image Search extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Google Image Search extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Google Image Search extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Google Image Search extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Google Image Search extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Hibana (ID: 00000028ac21a550) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 06/23/2023 Google make it trash

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流星雨 (ID: 0000008f821d188c) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 05/20/2023 It used to quite easy to use, but after Google launched the Google lens image search, the way or URL to search for images directly through Google Images have beed changed. Since this extension has not updated and maintained from 2016, the current status is : 【NOT WORKING】 曾經蠻好用的,但是在google推出lens圖像搜尋後,直接通過google圖片搜尋圖片的方式或網址改變了 由於這個擴充功能2016年後就沒更新維護過,所以目前狀態: 【失效-無法工作】

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Soft Normals (ID: 00000012f3c50222) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 05/10/2023 Broken, doesn't work at all. Needs to be updated to use the new API.

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Jon (ID: 00000022e50f74bc) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 04/11/2023 This used to be great, but now it is broken and just launched a normal Google Search window.

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KC Yang (KC) (ID: 0000005d1625e46d) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 04/11/2023 I don't see how this is working.