"Did you mean" displays the wrong query

MikeVoge

The suggested feature is a "Did You Mean?" algorithm designed to assist users who mistype their search queries. This algorithm intelligently guesses the intended search term based on the user's input and suggests the correct term.

The primary purpose of this feature is to enhance the search experience by reducing the frustration and inefficiency caused by typos. When a user mistypes a search term, instead of displaying irrelevant results or no results at all, the system will prompt the user with a suggestion that closely matches what they likely intended to search for.

This feature will significantly improve the user experience by ensuring that users can quickly and easily find the information they are looking for, even if they make a typing error. It will streamline the search process, reducing the need for users to manually correct their mistakes and re-enter queries. As a result, users will experience a more intuitive and efficient search process, leading to higher satisfaction and productivity.

The "Did You Mean?" algorithm can be integrated into Kagi's existing search functionality to extend its usefulness in the following ways:

Enhanced Autocomplete: The algorithm can work alongside Kagi’s autocomplete feature. As users type, the system can not only suggest completions but also correct potential typos in real-time.
Improved Search Results: By incorporating the algorithm into the search results page, Kagi can dynamically adjust the displayed results based on the corrected query, ensuring users get the most relevant information.
User Feedback Loop: The feature can gather data on common misspellings and user corrections, allowing Kagi to continuously refine and improve the algorithm’s accuracy.
Cross-Platform Consistency: Whether users are on the web, mobile, or using a Kagi browser extension, the "Did You Mean?" feature can provide a consistent and reliable search experience across all platforms.

By integrating this feature into Kagi, I aim to create a more intuitive and user-friendly search experience, reducing the friction caused by typos and helping users find the information they need quickly and efficiently.

does on Google.

Luis

Mads good catch, our search queries are reversed. We will fix that.

EDIT: I'll adjust the thread title to to reflect the issue we'll address, assuming that the previous comment addressed MikeVoge concern. Please let me know if that isn't the case

silvenga

MikeVoge

silvenga Unfortunately only partially. Even though Kagi is able to retrieve results for the correct term when they are misspelled. The user is not informed about it, similar to Google. Something that is really appreciated for those of us who use Google as a kind of advected spell checker for misspelled words that the traditional spell checker is not able to catch. Something I can read the user "null" in the thread you refer to also makes use of. In fact, this has been one of the main reasons why I return to Google several times now. Because even though it may sound stupid. Google's “did you mean it” feature is really handy.

Mads

MikeVoge If you read a little further down in that thread, you'll see that Kagi also has a “did you mean” function, which Kagi call “Showing results for”. However, although the text is named “showing”, it ironically doesn't seem to fully materialise until you actually click on the text itself. Not sure! why. Anyway, It already exists. It just doesn't work as often or nearly as well as Google's solution. It's sadly also one of my biggest reasons why I often end up on Google as well.

Conclusion. What you want is already a part of Kagi.

tschoesi

When I search for something with a spelling mistake, Kagi realizes and says Showing results for <corrected query>.

When I then click on <corrected query>, I would expect it to show the same results as before (since it was supposedly already showing them).
However, I get different results.

I expect the results to be the same.