Search by Image for Chrome

Search by Image is yet another extension for Chrome dealing with finding an image's original source by employing the use of the backward search technique. What you do is simply select a certain picture, activate the extension and it will search for it, depending on your chosen settings, on one or more search engines. The resulting finds are highlighted as potential sources for your selection.

The most important aspect when dealing with such an extension is the number of search engines that can be queried when needed. In this particular case, there are plenty of options, starting from the more known players like Google, Bing, and Yahoo, and ending with local or regional options such as SauceNao, Mail.ru, and Qihoo 360. So many options can only lead to more accurate results. You're bound to find the source of most images with this extension, which in the end is what should matter in your decision to use it.

Other than an extensive list of search options, Search by Image is an add-on with a very simple interface, sporting just the list of search options and a context menu entry for your convenience. It's not intrusive at all. In fact, when not using it, were it not for the add-on icon in the top right corner of the browser, you wouldn't know you have it installed. This means you won't have to fear any pop-ups or pesky ads randomly showing on your screen.

Search by Image might not be unique in any way, yet the fact that it provides an encouragingly complete list of search options and the lack of nagging material should be enough to convince individuals of its potential. Yes, there are plenty of other add-ons that do the same, and while the competition is pretty stiff, this particular extension could be one of the better choices you could make.