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Search for embedded content in Google Sites

Search for embedded content in Google Sites
Tuesday, July 8, 2025

What’s changing
Starting today, we're making it easier to find information within a Google Site. Previously, searching in a site only showed results from the text directly on the pages. Now, when you perform a search, the results will also include content from within embedded files, such as Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and PDFs.

This highly-requested update expands the search capabilities beyond just the content on the page, providing a more comprehensive and efficient experience. This feature helps you find exactly what you're looking for, whether it's on a page or within an embedded file.

Additional details

  • For existing sites, the fastest way to enable this feature is to re-publish your site.
  • If you choose not to republish, embedded search will still become available on your Site in the coming months.
  • No action is required for new sites as the feature will be enabled by default.

Getting started

  • Admins: There is no admin control for this feature.
  • End users: Visit the Help Center to learn more about searching embedded Drive files in Google Sites.

Rollout pace

  • Rapid Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on July 8, 2025
  • Scheduled Release domains: Full rollout (1–3 days for feature visibility) starting on July 31, 2025

Availability

  • Available to all Google Workspace customers, Workspace Individual Subscribers, and users with personal Google accounts.
Version: July 8, 2025 Link
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