Classic horizontal rows
Replace the uneven masonry grid with aligned, justified rows. Images keep their natural aspect ratios without awkward vertical cropping.
Free Chrome extension
Restore the old Google Images layout.
Replace the modern masonry grid with classic horizontal rows. Preview images on hover, open originals directly, filter by size, remove clutter, and mark or hide likely AI-generated results.
No tracking
No ads
Old layout, restored.Justified horizontal rows that are easier to scan.
Built for desktop search.More useful images on screen, with fewer distractions.
Private by default.Your searches and browsing history never leave your browser.
A better way to browse
Everything people miss about the old Google Images layout.
Classic View changes how results are presented without replacing Google Search or sending your searches anywhere else.
Hover image zoom
Move your cursor over a thumbnail to see a larger preview. Smart positioning keeps the preview inside the viewport.
Direct View Image button
Open the original image in a new tab directly from the result. No extra preview panel and no unnecessary detour.
Quick size filters
Switch between All sizes, Large, Medium, and Icon from a compact bar positioned above the image results.
Less related-search clutter
Hide related searches blocks and carousels when you want the page to focus on the images you searched for.
Mark or hide AI-generated images
Show a small AI badge on likely AI-generated results or remove those results from the grid. Detection uses page labels, result text, source domains, filenames, available metadata, generator names, and AI-specific searches.
A layout that fits you
Adjust row height and spacing, then enable only the features you need. Changes apply instantly and sync through Chrome.
Report a broken layout
Open a prefilled GitHub issue from the popup when Google changes the page. Nothing is submitted until you review and send the report yourself.
See it in action
From modern grid to classic Google Images in seconds.
Watch the short walkthrough to see the horizontal row layout, image previews, size filters, and customization controls.
Private by design
Your image searches stay yours.
Classic View does not collect, store, sell, or transmit personal data, search queries, browsing history, IP addresses, or user identifiers. AI image detection uses information already visible on the results page and runs locally. Images are not uploaded for analysis. Only your preferences are saved through Chrome’s built-in storage.
Read the privacy policy →FAQ
Old Google Images layout questions.
Short answers for people searching for the classic layout, an old Google Images extension, or a cleaner desktop grid.
How do I get the old Google Images layout back?
Install Classic View for Google Images from the Chrome Web Store. Open Google Images and the extension restores justified horizontal rows automatically. Adjust row height, spacing, hover zoom, and clutter controls in the popup.
Is there a Chrome extension for classic Google Images?
Yes. Classic View is a free Chrome extension for the classic Google Images layout: horizontal rows, View Image, hover zoom, size filters, and optional related-search hiding. See the Chrome extension guide.
What changed in the new Google Images layout?
Google Images moved to a masonry-style grid that can crop thumbnails unevenly and feel harder to scan on a wide monitor. Classic View puts results back into clean horizontal rows. More detail in how to restore the old layout.
Does Classic View collect my searches?
No. It does not collect search queries, browsing history, IP addresses, or identifiers. Only layout preferences sync through Chrome storage. Read the privacy policy.
Can it mark or hide AI-generated images?
Yes. The extension can mark or hide likely AI-generated results using labels and information already present on Google Images, including result text, source domains, filenames, available metadata, generator names, and AI-specific search queries. Detection is rule-based, runs locally, and may produce false positives or miss unlabelled images.
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