Tap the Filters icon at the top right of the calendar. Type a word to search your notes, or pick moods and tags. Matching days stay colored and a list of entries appears below.
Other apps
What the help centers of 5 other apps say about the same question, in our words. Checked on October 19, 2026. Follow the links for their full answer.
Search text, filter by category (Photos, Reflections), sort by entry date or moment date, or find by calendar day.
Yes, search is available on the Web. Just note that since journals are downloaded selectively, it will only search through entries in Journals that have been synced.
How to search and filter your data in Day One. Filters are a great way to search through your data and find specific information.
How to Search for words and phrases in Day One for iOS and macOS All our apps have a search function, though the specifics vary by platform. If you have trouble finding an entry, try checking that you’re searching the correct Journal or tap All Entries before searching.
Search all journals by keyword, filters, tags and date range.
Search by phrase and filter by tag, star, mood and activity. Cloud Sync adds semantic search (e.g. cakes finds dessert).
MindseraEntries page with natural-language search, filters and highlights.
On iPhone and Android. No ads, no account, your data on your phone.
