New Windows Search · House #35,745

What it is

Calls itself “Windows Search”.

• Calls itself: Windows Search

“Windows Search now takes action, not just finds files”

Who it sells to

Sells to consumers. In English.

• Sells to: consumers
• Languages: English

“Search is one of the most familiar ways to get around a Windows PC.”

“This search experience with inline actions is gradually rolling out to Windows Insiders starting today in the Experimental channel, with English as the supported language for this initial release.”

How it runs

A desktop app for Windows. Built with Google Analytics.

• Kind: desktop
• Runs on: Windows
• Analytics: Google Analytics

“Switch to dark mode, toggle Bluetooth, adjust brightness, mute your PC, or arrange windows simply by typing what you need. Built on WinUI 3 with improved search relevance, it's rolling out to Windows Insiders first”

“Microsoft is rebuilding Windows Search to help you do things, not just find them. The new experience is faster, cleaner, and lets you take action directly from the search box. Switch to dark mode, toggle Bluetooth, adjust brightness, mute your PC, or arrange windows simply by typing what you need. Built on WinUI 3 with improved search relevance, it's rolling out to Windows Insiders first, with richer previews and more actions on the way.”

What it works with

Integrates with Copilot and Phone Link. Runs inside Windows Search. Names WinUI 3 on its pages.

• Integrates with: Copilot · Phone Link
• Runs inside: Windows Search
• Names: WinUI 3

“…including thoughtful integrations with experiences like Copilot.”

“Coming soon, you’ll also see phone actions to complete quick tasks with your Phone Link connected device.”

What it offers as proof

Live, no waitlist. Instant signup. Publishes a blog.

• Instant signup: yes

“If you’d like to preview it sooner, you can also enable this experience in Settings > Windows Update > Windows Insider Program > Feature flags.”

“Windows Blogs -> https://blogs.windows.com/”