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Why Zendesk Search Results Vary by Page

Discover why Zendesk search results vary between help center pages and how to achieve consistent results.

Why do search results differ between Zendesk help center pages?

Search results can differ between Zendesk help center pages due to the scoped search feature. This feature restricts search results to specific topics or categories, which can vary depending on the page you're searching from.

To ensure consistent search results across different pages, you can disable the scoped search setting. This involves editing your theme settings or, for custom themes, modifying the theme code to remove the scoped search operator.


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How can I disable scoped search in Zendesk's help center?

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