Elevated Site Search keeps a running count of what visitors search for. That list powers the Popular Searches shown in the Modern theme, and it doubles as a plain answer to “what are people looking for on my site?” This page explains what is recorded, what is not, and how to read or reset the list.

Table of Contents

• What Is Recorded
• Reading the List
• Clearing the List
• Do This with Your AI Agent
• Troubleshooting

What Is Recorded

• Search terms and counts. The list stores the query text and how often it was searched; it identifies queries, not visitors.
• Search box queries count. Searches typed into the instant search box are recorded.
• Agent searches do not count. Searches run by a connected AI agent stay out of the list, so testing never skews your data.

Reading the List

Visitors see the top queries as Popular Searches in the Modern theme (see How to Show Popular and Recent Searches). For your own analysis, a connected AI agent reads the full list on demand, with counts.

Clearing the List

To start fresh, use the Clear Popular Searches button under Elevated › Site Search › Settings › Advanced Options › Indexer. Clearing is permanent; the list rebuilds from new searches.

Do This with Your AI Agent

If your agent is connected (see Connect Your AI Agent), you can skip the steps above:

The agent reads the list and reports each query with its count; clearing the list through the agent requires an explicit confirmation.

Troubleshooting

The list stays empty. It fills from real searches in the search box. A new site, or one where visitors rarely search, accumulates slowly.

A query you tested never appears. Searches from a connected agent are never recorded; test in the browser like a visitor instead.