Fluent Search

6.9easy start · #10 of 59
in Desktop Search Software

Free to practise onyes
Free trialnot on record
Well documentedyes
Runs where you worknot on record

Runs on Windows.

Fluent Search is ranked #10 of 59 in desktop search software on The Geeks Club. It runs on Windows. There is a free plan.

Fluent Search plans and pricing

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Fluent Search Free Free Windows 10 or 11 · x64 and ARM64 builds microsoft.com · 3 Oct 2026

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The record

Purpose: Fluent Search is a keyboard-driven Windows search and productivity tool for finding apps, files, browser data, commands, web results, windows, and more.
File indexing: Its built-in file indexer is designed to scan files quickly while keeping CPU usage low.
Search apps: Search Apps cover installed apps, files, browser history and bookmarks, commands, web searches, open windows, settings, calculations, and on-screen UI elements.
Screen navigation: Screen Search overlays character labels on clickable screen elements so users can navigate and interact with the screen using the keyboard.
Plugins and automation: Community plugins can add search sources, previews, actions, and YAML-based task workflows.
Web integrations: The Web Search App supports configurable search engines such as Google, Bing, and DuckDuckGo, inline page previews, and sending prompts to ChatGPT.
AI: Optional semantic search and summarization run locally on the device and can be disabled in Settings.
Privacy: The maker says searches, file indexes, browser data, and most interactions are processed locally, and that local files, search queries, and searched content are not uploaded.
External data flows: Depending on settings, crash diagnostics, web suggestions, Microsoft To Do, OneDrive settings sync, and third-party plugins may involve external communication.
File index limits: The index stores file metadata and does not store file contents unless content indexing is explicitly enabled for selected paths.
Downloads: The maker offers Windows x64 and ARM64 installer, APPX, and portable builds, plus Microsoft Store installation.
Support: The plugin documentation lists GitHub, Discord, and [email protected] as community and support channels.
ARM build status: The maker describes the Windows ARM64 build as newer and not yet battle-tested.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Desktop Search Software in 2026#10 of 59
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Sources

fluentsearch.net/docs/Getting%20started· checked 3 Oct 2026
fluentsearch.net· checked 3 Oct 2026
fluentsearch.net/docs/Search%20apps/General· checked 3 Oct 2026
fluentsearch.net/docs/Plugins/General· checked 3 Oct 2026
fluentsearch.net/docs/Search%20apps/Web· checked 3 Oct 2026
fluentsearch.net/docs/Settings%20%26%20Account/Privacy· checked 3 Oct 2026
fluentsearch.net/docs/Installation· checked 3 Oct 2026
fluentsearch.net/docs/Plugins/General· checked 3 Oct 2026
microsoft.com/en-np/store/most-popular/apps/pc%26amp· checked 3 Oct 2026