What does “Rebuild Index” do? (iOS and macOS)

In the Advanced settings there is a button labeled “Rebuild Index”. This button allows our support team to help customers who are having trouble with searching.

In order to perform fast text searches, Day One maintains a separate database of search terms. Normally this database is kept in sync as changes are made to an entry file. In the rare case it isn’t, this button allows you to rebuild the database from scratch using the current entry text. If you notice entries missing in search results, or Day One crashes when you try to search, rebuilding the index may help.

iOS

To rebuild the index in Day One on your iOS device, follow these steps:

1. Open the Day One iOS app
2. Navigate to Settings
3. Select the Advanced tab
4. Tap Rebuild Index

After rebuilding, please try to search again to see if this helps.

macOS

To rebuild the index in Day One on your macOS desktop app, follow these steps:

1. Open Day One macOS desktop app
2. Navigate to Settings
3. Select the Support tab
4. Under Troubleshooting, click Rebuild Search Index.

After rebuilding, please try to search again to see if this helps.