Optimizing site search with SearchGov

What is SearchGov?

SearchGov is the search engine built specifically for federal websites. 

SearchGov supports over 200 million searches a year across one-third of federal domains by providing a configurable search engine that allows you to customize search experiences for the public.

The SearchGov team understands the needs and challenges that government web practitioners face. They have designed the service to meet you where you are.

• Self-service. Use an easy interface to customize your search experience, including optimizing content, designing your results page, and analyzing your search analytics.
• Fed friendly. Because SearchGov is a government-managed shared service, it serves your unique needs, including compliance with federal security, accessibility, and other web policies.
• Customer support. The SearchGov team is available to help you with your questions. Your success is their mission.
• No paperwork required. SearchGov is ready to use. There is no cost to federal agencies. You do not need to worry about any interagency agreements, payments, or other common procedural challenges.

Sign in to SearchGov

If you already have an account with SearchGov, you can sign in to manage your account and search experience.

Don’t have an account? Create a SearchGov account to get started.

Request support

Review this guide for more information on how to set up, design, optimize, and analyze your search experience.

You can also learn more about SearchGov in this guide, including checking the system status and understanding the terms of service.

If you have any other questions, please email the SearchGov team.