Smart Groups empowers business users to strategically place specific groups of results—based on attributes like brand, color, inventory level, rating, publication date, and more—at precise positions on search and category pages, e.g. to monetize top result spots, capture attention for promoted items, or create engaging experiences. The grouped items will be continuously ranked using Algolia’s AI Ranking. If an item goes out of stock or no longer meets your criteria, Smart Groups automatically fills the spot with the next qualifying result. Click here to learn more.

The Algolia MCP Server is now available, offering a streamlined way to connect Algolia indices with agentic workflows and local AI clients through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). This release enables retrieval, addition, and configuration of index data via a standardized protocol, supporting enhanced interoperability across tools. By leveraging MCP, it becomes easier to embed Algolia into diverse AI-driven environments, improving development flexibility and allowing end users to interact with data more efficiently within their chosen applications. 

Collections enable business users to easily create and manage tailored assortments of items for campaigns, seasonal trends, or promotions directly from the Dashboard/Merch Studio. This feature offers flexibility, allowing users to either manually curate collections for detailed control or automate the process to streamline merchandising strategies. By providing both options, users can efficiently manage assortments without modifying the original catalog, reducing manual errors and improving agility in promotions. This release enhances merchandising capabilities, empowering businesses to quickly adapt to trends and optimize their offerings. Click here to learn more.

DRR Revenue reorders search results based on actual revenue contribution rather than clicks or conversions. This AI-driven ranking strategy allows businesses to surface high-value products and optimize for profitability without manual tuning. When activated, DRR Revenue works alongside Advanced DRR - enabling frequent updates and improved ranking precision for head queries. However, it is currently not designed to work in combination with Multi-Signal Ranking, as it only supports conversion-based optimization at this stage. Ideal for businesses with wide-ranging product prices, DRR Revenue helps shift focus from popularity to profitability, enabling more strategic, data-driven decisions that balance immediate performance with long-term growth. Click here to learn more.

Algolia Assist is your new guide to getting better results and more value from Algolia—effortlessly. With Algolia Assist, you’ll see clear, proactive suggestions directly in your dashboard, showing you exactly where you can take high-impact actions. Whether it's improving underperforming queries, optimizing settings or discovering powerful features you’re not yet using, these suggestions remove the guesswork and make it easier to get the most out of Algolia!

Save time, boost performance, and feel confident knowing Algolia is working with you to drive success. And this is just the start—over the coming year, we’ll expand Algolia Assist with even smarter, AI-powered recommendations.

Multi-Signal Ranking introduces an advanced approach to search result optimization by leveraging multiple data signals. This enhancement allows organizations to refine search relevance by incorporating diverse factors such as product attributes, business KPIs, and user interactions. By balancing multiple ranking signals beyond just popularity - businesses can improve relevance, drive higher conversions, and align search results with strategic objectives. This capability extends Dynamic Re-Ranking, ensuring more unique queries benefit from optimized ordering. Organizations can now prioritize factors like product margins, fast shipping, and brand affinity while maintaining search relevance. The intuitive admin interface allows easy configuration of ranking strategies, with continuous learning adapting to new data for sustained optimization. Click here to learn more.

The Google Analytics 4 BigQuery Export Connector enables seamless import of GA4 event data directly into the Algolia platform, streamlining the process for users to integrate their analytics seamlessly. With the addition of a no-code schema mapping tool, onboarding is simplified, reducing the complexity of managing event data. By supporting faster setup and improving event tracking accuracy, this connector empowers users to create smarter, more personalized search experiences. With compatibility for one of the most widely used analytics tools, it lowers the barrier to entry and supports broader adoption across diverse use cases. Click here to learn more.

Algolia Data Transformations introduces a powerful and intuitive interface for preparing, cleaning, and structuring data directly within the Algolia platform. With features such as a code editor equipped with autocomplete and debugging, pre-built helper functions for common tasks, and the ability to write custom JavaScript transformations, customers can simplify and expedite the data preparation process. Transformations can be applied both pre- and post-indexing, ensuring greater flexibility and precision. This enhancement reduces manual effort, improves data quality, and enhances the relevance of search results, enabling businesses to deliver a more seamless and impactful user experience. Explore the product guide here and request a demo using this link. 

Algolia is now offering a Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) listing on the AWS Marketplace, allowing customers to easily pay for their Algolia usage through AWS. This launch enhances the accessibility of Algolia’s services by enabling customers to use their existing AWS cloud spend or AWS free credits (such as AWS Activate) to fund Algolia usage. The new PAYGO model complements the existing yearly commitment option and provides a flexible, low-cost entry point for developers to integrate Algolia's search capabilities without upfront financial commitments. This move is part of a broader strategy to expand Algolia’s presence in the fast-growing cloud computing market and engage a wider audience. Click here to learn more.

The new self-service Crawler simplifies data ingestion by providing an intuitive onboarding experience, multiple domain verification methods, and enhanced product and article data extraction. With a no-code configuration option and improved accessibility from the Algolia dashboard, users can easily manage their crawlers without engineering expertise. A new usage-based pricing model also allows for flexibility, making the Crawler accessible to a broader range of users while eliminating the need for annual contracts. These updates streamline the setup process, reduce technical hurdles, and offer greater efficiency for businesses managing large-scale data extraction.