Global Search & Filtering

Finding the right software among thousands of options can be overwhelming. HUBly’s Global Search is not just a standard search bar; it is an intelligent Omnibox designed to understand context and instantly filter out noise.

The central search Omnibox provides instant autocomplete suggestions as you type.

1. Using the Omnibox

The Omnibox is prominently located at the top of the HUBly interface. Here is exactly how to use it:

• Instant Autocomplete: As you begin typing a tool's name (e.g., "Figm..."), a dropdown will instantly appear showing the exact tool logo, name, and category. Clicking a result takes you directly to its detail page.
• Category Searching: You do not need to know a tool's name. If you type "Video Editing", the Omnibox will suggest the top categories matching that intent. Pressing `Enter` will take you to the full results page for that category.
• Keyboard Shortcut: Press Ctrl + K (or Cmd + K on Mac) from anywhere on the site to instantly focus the Omnibox without using your mouse.

2. The Advanced Filtering Sidebar

If your search query is broad (e.g., you searched for "Marketing" and got 500 results), you will be taken to the Search Results page. On the left side of this page is the Advanced Filtering Sidebar.

This is where you narrow down your choices based on strict business requirements:

• Pricing Filters: Check the "Free" or "Freemium" boxes to instantly hide tools that require an upfront enterprise subscription.
• Rating Thresholds: Drag the slider to only show tools with a "4 Stars and Above" community rating.
• Verified Only: Toggle this switch to exclusively see tools that have been manually verified by the HUBly editorial team.

3. Sorting Results

At the top right of the search grid, you will find a Sort dropdown. By default, results are sorted by Relevance. However, you can change this to Most Viewed to see what the community is currently obsessed with, or Newest to discover tools that launched this week.