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