Search function bugged?

[Colin_T]

I tried to use the search function (top right of screen) to look for some info on this forum. The search went to Google search and found nothing. I don't want to use Google to look for something on this forum. I want the search engine to be how it has been for the last 20 years. I want to be able to search this forum for the items.

 

[Essjay]

There are two parts to the search button. One is to search the forum, the other is to search Google. Did you use the correct section?

 

[Barry Tetra]

@Essjay Only Google search on iPad. It used to be easier to search threads on forums.

 

[Ichthys]

Both on iPhone.

 

[GaryE]

I just tried a search on a windows laptop with firefox, and it worked normally.

 

[Colin_T]

I used the search button and it went to google.

I am using MS edge browser

 

[Essjay]

I just opened Edge. Before logging in there was only google search, after logging in the split search button appeared with both forum search and google search. I tried Firefox, the same - only google when not logged in, but forum search there after logging in.

 

[Essjay]

I've just logged out of TFF to see what the browser I use does. Same as the others. Google only when not logged in, both forum search and google search after logging in.

Colin - are you logged in when you try searching?

 

[Colin_T]

yes i am logged in

 

[Slaphppy7]

I just tried a search on a windows laptop with firefox, and it worked normally.

Same here, on my desktop at work, using Firefox.

 

[dascrow]

The google search is the only search option for guests, however once you are logged in as a member, everyone should have the option of using the forum search or google search.

@Colin_T - Does this work for you?
FishForums.net Forum Search

That should take you to the main search page that looks like this:

From there you can choose the forum search or the google search. Also from the search results you can switch. The google search also provides an image search.

 

[Essjay]

I notice that @Barry Tetra was not logged in when he took the screenshot, which is why he had only the google search.