Anything Search

Anything Search for Windows 11 & 10

Find any file as fast as you can type.

A local index returns results in milliseconds, even with over a million files. Free forever core search, with a one-time Pro upgrade.

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Free · Pro upgrade (Pro $9.99 one-time) · Windows 10 & 11 · Microsoft Store

Anything Search with recent searches in the dark theme

Free core search
Fully offline
Microsoft Store verified
Results in milliseconds

What Is Anything Search?

Anything Search is a lightning-fast file search tool for Windows 10 and 11. It indexes every file and folder on your computer (over a million items) in under two minutes, then returns results in milliseconds as you type.

Searches query a local index instead of scanning your drives, so results appear before you finish typing. Auto-Watch keeps the index in sync as files are created, renamed or deleted, and recent searches are one click away.

Your index lives entirely on your device: no cloud, no uploads and no account. Every core search feature is free forever; a one-time Pro upgrade removes ads and adds lifetime updates and priority support.

Screenshots

Search results
Recent searches
System tray
Features

Free Features

Core search is free forever.

Instant results

Results appear in milliseconds as you type.

Fast indexing

First index in under 2 minutes, in resumable background passes.

Auto-Watch sync

New, renamed and deleted files update automatically.

Recent searches

Re-run past searches in one click.

Right-click actions

Open, reveal in Explorer, copy path or name.

System tray

Always available without cluttering the taskbar.

Go Pro — Pay Once, Own It for Life

Pro

One-time purchase in the Microsoft Store

No ads, ever
Lifetime updates
Lifetime priority support
Restore on any device you own

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Free vs Pro

Free vs Pro: features by plan
Feature	Free $0	Pro $9.99 one-time
Instant search and indexing	✓	✓
Auto-Watch real-time sync	✓	✓
Recent searches and right-click actions	✓	✓
No ads	–	✓
Lifetime updates	–	✓
Priority support	–	✓

All purchases are handled by the Microsoft Store. Prices in USD; your Store may show local pricing.

How to Find Files Instantly on Windows

Install

Get Anything Search free from the Microsoft Store.
Let it index

The first index builds in the background in about two minutes.
Type

Start typing a file or folder name; results appear instantly.
Open it

Double-click to open, or right-click to reveal in Explorer.

Who Uses Anything Search?

Busy desktops Find a file without remembering where you saved it.
Developers Jump to project files across drives.
Office workers Locate documents by name in seconds.
Large drives Search millions of files without waiting.

System Requirements

Operating system: Windows 10 (version 1607 or later) or Windows 11
Processor: x64 and ARM64
Memory: 4 GB or more
Internet: Only for features that go online (speed tests, lookups) and Store updates
Privacy: Your data stays on your PC. Privacy details

Why Windows Search Feels Slow

Windows Search indexes content and only some locations by default, so finding a file by name elsewhere can mean waiting for a live scan. Anything Search indexes every file and folder name into a local database, which is why it can answer as you type, across all drives.

Search Tips

Type part of a name; you do not need the full file name.
Use recent searches to repeat common lookups.
Right-click a result to copy its full path for scripts and emails.

Have copies everywhere? Try Duplicate Finder ZX. More help is coming in our Windows guides.

Anything Search FAQ

Is Anything Search free?

Yes. Every core search feature is free forever. A one-time Pro upgrade removes ads and adds lifetime updates and priority support.

How fast is it?

It indexes over a million items in under two minutes on most systems and returns results in milliseconds.

Does it keep the index up to date?

Yes. Auto-Watch updates the index automatically when files are created, renamed or deleted.

Are my file names uploaded?

No. It is fully offline; file names, paths and searches never leave your PC.

Is Pro a subscription?

No. Pro is a one-time purchase through the Microsoft Store.

Does it work on 4K screens?

Yes. It is DPI-aware from 100% to 200% and follows your dark or light theme.