Workbench Changes That Require an Index Rebuild
When do I need to rebuild the index?
Some changes in Workbench affect how your data is indexed and searched. When you open certain Workbench areas, you may see an Index Rebuild Required warning.
What this means
If you make changes in the areas listed below, you’ll need to rebuild your index for those updates to fully apply in search results.
Tip: If you’re unsure, Workbench will prompt you. When in doubt, rebuild after making these types of changes, especially before validating results in production.
Workbench changes that require an index rebuild
Keyword Search
These settings influence how queries are interpreted and matched:
- Autocomplete
- Spelling Override
- Stop Words
- Synonyms
- Protected Words
- Profanity Words
- Auto Correct
- Keyword Replacement
Data Configuration
These settings change what data is indexed and how it’s structured for search:
- Fields
- Facets
Measurement Conversion
These settings affect how values are normalized and mapped into fields during indexing:
- Normalizers
- Field Assignments
Recommended workflow
- Make your updates in Workbench.
- If the change is in any of the sections above, rebuild the index.
- Re-test search behavior after the rebuild completes.
Updated 3 days ago