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Classic View for Google Images™

by hsr · classicview.cc · Tools
Established publisherManifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 16 Oct 2026

Restore classic Google Images rows with hover zoom, View Image, size filters, AI image controls, and less clutter.

Users
485
+271 in 30 days
Rating
4.6 / 5
−0.36 in 30 days
Ratings
14
+4 in 30 days
Store rank
#44K
#37K among extensions
Version
0.5.6
updated 15 Oct 2026

Users

monthly, 3 months
0242485Jul 2026Sep 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 485 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 3 months
0714Jul 2026Sep 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 14 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About Classic View for Google Images™

Bring back the classic Google Images layout with clean horizontal rows, hover zoom, direct image access, AI image controls, and fewer distractions. Classic View for Google Images™ restores the efficient old Google Images layout many desktop users still prefer. It replaces the modern masonry grid with clean, justified horizontal rows while preserving the natural aspect ratio of each image. KEY FEATURES: 🖼️ Classic Horizontal Row Layout Replace the staggered masonry grid with clean, justified horizontal rows. Images keep their natural aspect ratios without awkward vertical cropping. 🔍 Hover Image Zoom Hover over any thumbnail to see a larger preview instantly. Smart positioning keeps the preview inside your browser window. 🔗 Direct View Image Button Open the full-resolution source image directly from the thumbnail in a new browser tab. ✨ Mark or Hide AI-Generated Images Mark likely AI-generated images with a small AI badge or hide them from the results. Detection runs locally in your browser and uses signals already available on the Google Images page, including Google labels, result titles, descriptions, source domains, filenames, available metadata, popular generator names, and AI-specific search queries. No images are uploaded or analyzed by an external AI service. Detection is rule-based and may not identify every AI-generated image. 🎯 Size Filter Quick Bar Filter results using convenient size controls placed above the image grid: All sizes, Large, Medium, and Icon. 🚫 Hide Related Searches Remove related-search blocks and carousels that take up space between image results. ⚙️ Customizable and Lightweight • Adjust row height from 120px to 300px. • Change spacing between image tiles. • Enable or disable individual features. • Apply layout changes without reloading the page. • Sync preferences through your Chrome profile. 🐞 Easy Bug Reporting Use the Report issue link in the extension popup to open a prefilled GitHub issue. The report includes only the extension version, Chrome version, and current Google domain. Nothing is submitted automatically. Classic View for Google Images™ is built for people who miss the old Google Images layout and want a cleaner, faster desktop browsing experience. PRIVACY AND COMPATIBILITY: • No Data Collection: The extension does not collect, store, sell, or transmit personal data, search history, or viewed images. • Local AI Detection: AI image detection runs entirely in your browser using information already present on the search results page. • No Analytics or Tracking: The extension contains no analytics, advertisements, or third-party tracking. • Lightweight Page Changes: The extension uses CSS and local page adjustments while preserving native Google Images functionality. Google Images™ is a trademark of Google LLC. Classic View for Google Images™ is an independent extension and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Google LLC.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+50+11.5%+2−0.03
30 days+271+126.6%+4−0.36

Version history

6 versions recorded
0.5.615 Oct 2026
0.5.513 Oct 2026
0.5.418 Sep 2026
0.5.316 Aug 2026
0.5.030 Jul 2026
0.4.027 Jul 2026

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
27 Jul 2026
Size
69 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
classicview.cc
Support
classicview.cc
Extension ID
ncljfdlnfncafnmcfbdkobjdpfiodfcg

Permissions and risk

Low riskimpact 1, likelihood 2
Permissions
storageactiveTab

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