Merchandisers can now search for any product displayed in the Visual Editor using the new Find in results bar, even if the item is initially not visible or in the loaded results. This improvement removes the previous limitation of browser-based search (Command+F), enabling users to locate and act on any result, regardless of its initial position. The searched product is highlighted in its current position (e.g., position 465), allowing users to scroll directly to it for quickly merchandising those products as needed.  A new shortcut (Command+B on Mac, Ctrl+B on Windows) quickly triggers this functionality, improving speed and usability for large merchandising sets. This feature is now available to all customers with access to the Visual Editor.

Merchandisers can now schedule rules to start or end independently, without being forced to define both a start and end date. This added flexibility helps manage evergreen campaigns, future-dated promotions, and simplifies rule management directly in the Visual and Manual Editors. 

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.

Collections pages now automatically benefit from Dynamic Re-Ranking (DRR) with no setup required. The Collections attribute is applied by default as an extra browsing facet, allowing DRR to re-rank results on Collections just like category pages. Customers can disable DRR at any time via the enableReRanking query parameter. Click here to learn more.

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.

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.

No-Code Banners feature is now in GA, allowing customers to easily create and manage banners via our Visual Editor without needing to write any code. Previously, banners required coding via a JSON format in the Manual Rule Editor. This feature simplifies the process, enabling users to display banners at the top of search and category results pages for customers using InstantSearch. The banner must be a picture hosted outside of Algolia. This enhancement empowers users to create more visual experiences for customers, improving user experience and increasing conversion opportunities. Click here to learn more.

The Visual Merchandiser page within Merch Studio has received a new look and feel to offer users a better, smoother user experience. By enhancing this page we hope to empower users to more easily carry out core merchandising activities. The redesign comes with:

• a streamlined and simpler layout to help you focus on essentials
• collapsible side panels to give you control over your view
• a range of other UX improvements to enhance the overall responsiveness of the page

Algolia’s Revenue Analytics feature provides customers with a more comprehensive understanding of how Algolia impacts their business. With this recent release, customers can now (1) access the quick analytics bar in the Dashboard 'Browse' page and (2) select to display five additional revenue metrics when visualizing product tiles:

• Number of items added to cart
• Number of purchases
• Add to cart rate
• Purchase rate
• Revenue

Available in the Visual Merchandiser, Visual Editor, and Browse page. These enhancements empower customers to make data-driven decisions and optimize their search strategies for maximum revenue generation.

Rule Conflict Alerts addresses a key issue where users previously did not receive actionable information when creating duplicate, overlapping, or conflicting rules in the Manual and Visual Editor. This often led to rule duplication and user frustration. The new feature now provides real-time notifications about conflicting conditions, enabling users to take corrective actions promptly. This improvement enhances operational efficiency and reduces errors, thus addressing a major point of friction noted by many customers.