Microsoft is launching a significant redesign of the Windows Search feature, aiming to resolve one of the most persistent criticisms of Windows 11. The updated tool, currently under testing, promises a modern interface alongside substantial gains in speed and functionality.
Anshul Rawat, corporate vice president of the Windows product team, highlighted the engineering focus behind the change. “This new Windows Search experience is built for speed,” Rawat stated, noting that the application is constructed on WinUI 3 and serves as a key component of Microsoft’s wider initiative to modernize core operating system experiences.
According to the company, early internal tests have demonstrated “substantial improvements in performance and memory usage,” addressing concerns that previous iterations were resource-intensive. The overhaul represents a direct response to user frustration regarding the sluggishness and limitations of the existing search interface.
Built on WinUI 3? Interesting choice. Let’s see if the performance gains hold up under heavy usage or if it’s just a marketing claim.
I use search constantly. If this actually fixes the memory bloat, I will be so happy. Let us know when it rolls out!
Finally, someone admitted the old search was sluggish. Hoping WinUI 3 delivers real speed, not just a prettier interface.