We understand that searching for information within your workspace has been a source of frustration for a while. Today, we’re excited to introduce Global Search, our most requested feature. Let’s dive right in!
To open the search popup, simply click the search button next to the workspace name in the left sidebar:

Alternatively, you can use the shortcut Cmd + K (Mac) or Ctrl + K (Windows) to quickly access the search popup.

- Filter search results by type.
- Click to see recently viewed items.
- Recent searches
- Search filter toggle.
Pro Tip: Use the Up and Down arrow keys to navigate through search results. Press Esc to close the search popup.
To further refine your search results, use the search filter sidebar:
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You can search for various item types, including:
- Lists
- Members
- Filters
- Tags
- Tasks: Titles and descriptions
- Docs: Full-text search
- Files: File names and folder names.
- Links: Titles and descriptions
- Messages: Titles and content
- Daily Notes: Full-text search.
Note:
- Please note that full-text search is exclusively available in the Premium plan. On the Free plan, you can search titles only.
- Search for Chat is still in progress and not available at the moment.
P.S. Due to a recent increase in our user base, you may experience occasional performance issues or even outages. We’re currently in the process of upgrading our servers to ensure smooth and stable operation. We greatly appreciate your patience and understanding.
Recent updates
- 🎉 New in Upbase: Workspace timeline and Daily review May 5, 2026
- 🎉 New in Upbase: Retainer billing and the Profitability Report April 22, 2026
- 🎉 New in Upbase: Profit Tracking and a smarter way to log time March 25, 2026
- New in Upbase: Bulk task creation, better sharing controls, and more January 29, 2026
- ⏰ 24 hours left + Public task board sharing, and more January 15, 2026