How to search
- Web & Desktop
- iOS
- Android
Click the search field at the top of the page and start typing.

Searching inside web pages, PDF, and EPUB files requires a Pro plan.
Don’t remember the exact words?
Ask Stella — the built-in AI assistant that understands meaning, not just keywords.
that article about morning routines, the Italian recipe with the weird ingredient, travel tips for Tokyo from that blogger.
Searching from the browser address bar
You don’t even need to open Raindrop.io — search straight from your browser’s address bar without leaving the page you’re on. Enterrd in the address bar, press Tab, and type your query.

Available in Chrome, Firefox, and Edge with installed Raindrop.io extension
Limitations
- New bookmarks need a few minutes before page content is indexed
- Text inside images is not searchable (no OCR)
- Video and audio transcripts are not supported
Related
Filters
Narrow results by type, tag, date, and operators
Ask Stella
Describe what you’re looking for in plain language
FAQ
Can I combine text search with filters?
Can I combine text search with filters?
Yes. Type in the search field while one or more filters are active. The results will match both your search query and every selected filter.
Can't find something?
Can't find something?
- Saved it just now? Title, description, and URL are searchable right away, but page content needs a few minutes to index.
- Deleted it? Bookmarks in Trash don’t appear in search results. Restore the bookmark first.
- Try asking Stella — describe what you’re looking for in your own words, it’s often the fastest way.
- Can’t find text from the page? Make sure the bookmark has a web archive copy — it’s required for page content search.
How do I search for an exact phrase?
How do I search for an exact phrase?
Wrap it in quotes:
"css grid". You can also exclude words with a minus sign: -superman. See all available operators in the Filters article.Can I limit search to title and description only?
Can I limit search to title and description only?
Yes. Select In title/description from the search field suggestions, or type
info: before your query.
