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How to Disable Google Lens Search in Google Chrome

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Update: Google has removed this flag from Chrome. I’ll update this article with alternatives when available.

Google Lens allows you to search the internet using images instead of keywords. Lens search is now built into Google Chrome. This article will show you how to disable Google Lens search in Chrome.

Google Lens is an experimental feature at the moment. Google Chrome uses switches called “flags” to test these new features. You can enable or disable these experiments from the chrome://flags page.

To disable Google Lens search:

  1. Open a new tab and go to chrome://flags.
  2. Search and locate the following flag: Enable Lens features in Chrome.Google Lens Flag
  3. From the drop-down, select Disabled.
  4. Click the Relaunch button on the bottom-right corner of the screen.Relaunch Chrome

Google Lens search should be disabled now. If you right-click an image now, the Lens search option will not be available.

I hope you found this tutorial useful. Ask your questions in the comments field below.

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Dinsan

Digital Minimalist & Content Developer. He started using Google Chrome the day it was released. These days he is always on the bleeding edge, using the Canary build of both Chrome and Chrome OS as daily drivers. You’ll see him writing about upcoming Chrome features along with simple guides to get things done on Chrome.

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14 responses to “How to Disable Google Lens Search in Google Chrome”

  1. Sherman Smukler Avatar
    Sherman Smukler

    Thank You!

    Reply
  2. Daniel Budd Avatar
    Daniel Budd

    I tried to do this already, but it said it was not available on my platform. Is there a way around this? I’m using a Samsung Galaxy a10e android phone.

    Reply
  3. Matthew Trbuhovic Avatar
    Matthew Trbuhovic

    This doesn’t work. Stuck with Lens. Fuming.

    Reply
  4. aqsa naimat Avatar
    aqsa naimat

    this is not working
    and google lens box appear again and again whenever i drag an image into other tab

    Reply
    1. Dinsan Avatar
      Dinsan

      Can you share a screenshot? (upload to imgur and share link)

      Reply
  5. Matthew Trbuhovic Avatar
    Matthew Trbuhovic

    Hi, I’ve disabled as many websites suggest but it makes no difference
    https://imgur.com/a/yKKGzvM

    Reply
  6. BRIAN GIETZEL Avatar
    BRIAN GIETZEL

    This does not work anymore, new solution?

    Reply
    1. Matze Avatar
      Matze

      Nope. they removed this flag a week ago.
      in todays update even more good chrome flags where removed.
      sad

      Reply
  7. Stephen Reed Avatar
    Stephen Reed

    This flag no longer available. Any other solutions?

    Reply
  8. Stephen Reed Avatar
    Stephen Reed

    I just discovered option with Google Lens. Use Lens to search an image. In the lower right corner is a small icon, tap it and it initiates the original Google Image search. It takes an extra tap but it gets the job done.

    Reply
  9. Sherman Smukler Avatar
    Sherman Smukler

    On my Chromebook the small icon to tap for the original Google Image search is to the left of “Find image source.”

    Reply
  10. Neil Avatar
    Neil

    For those not happy with the recentmost update that removed the flag in question, you may want to install Google Chrome Beta instead of Google Chrome. Beta version still has this flag. Turn on account syncing if you want to migrate all of your bookmarks, history, extensions etc.

    Reply
  11. spookym Avatar
    spookym

    I don’t have a “Search with Google Lens” option when I right-click on an image. I have the standard “Search image with Google” which gives me Google Lens results. I’ve disabled all the Lens features in Chrome and disabled “Unified side panel” and still I get Lens results.

    Reply
  12. Matt Avatar
    Matt

    Extension is awesome, all except for the “open to new tab” icon is disabled, so the results remain in the “Lens” area on the right. 🙁

    I can r-click on “All Sizes” or the other size options and open it new tab, but a single middle click opens in 2 duplicate tabs.

    Anyway, its almost there. FYI, love your “Google Images Restored” ext.

    Reply

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