Add clear search index functionality

Created on 25 October 2008, over 16 years ago

Updated 15 July 2025, about 18 hours ago

The search index can become massive on large sites, making it difficult to transfer the site to another server. Examples include migrating ISPs or just creating a test site. Yes, I know it would be better to not delete my entire search index, but its sheer size sometimes forces the need.

I would like the ability to clear the search index entirely. Searching through drupal.org suggests there is no supported way to do this.

Note that the reindex button does not clear the search index but rather gradually replaces existing search data with new data as items are reindexed.

✨ Feature request

Status

Postponed: needs info

Version

11.0 🔥

Component

search.module

Created by

🇺🇸United States aren cambre

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Comment about 18 hours ago →
🇺🇸United States smustgrave
Thank you for sharing your idea for improving Drupal.

We are working to decide if this proposal meets the Criteria for evaluating proposed changes. There hasn't been any discussion here for over 8 years which suggests that this has either been implemented or there is no community support. Your thoughts on this will allow a decision to be made.

Since we need more information to move forward with this issue, the status is now Postponed (maintainer needs more info). If we don't receive additional information to help with the issue, it may be closed after three months.

Thanks!

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