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Metadata search not returning results (exact match, reproducible in Web UI and API)

  • May 26, 2026
  • 1 reply
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Hello,

We are experiencing an issue where metadata search does not return results in Box since around May 20.

- Metadata values exist on items (set long ago)
- Exact match search is used, but no results are returned
- This occurs in both the Box Web application and the API

Has anyone seen similar behavior?
 

1 reply

Rona Box
  • Community Manager
  • May 26, 2026

Hi ​@DavidP_11

Welcome to Box Community, and we’ll assist regarding your metadata search! 

 

It indicates that you have already collaborated with one of our team members, and please keep an eye out. We will continue to get in touch with you while resolving this case. 

 

Thanks for posting, and we hope that this will be sorted out very soon!