Search results in Trello show only the card or folder containing the item, forcing the user to manually read through the entire card to find the specific information.

Trello's search function returns the card or folder location but does not highlight or direct the user to the exact text or item within the card, requiring manual scanning.

Severity

3Medium

Willingness to Pay

explicit

Added

May 10, 2026

Workarounds Described

manually reading through each card to find specific items after search

Implied Software Gaps

A search tool that directly navigates to and highlights the exact text match within a card

App Concept

SearchBoost

SearchBoost is a browser extension or plugin that enhances Trello's search functionality by highlighting and scrolling directly to the matched text within cards. It saves users from manually scanning through card content, making information retrieval instant and effortless.

Key Features

Direct text search that scrolls to and highlights matched keywords within cards
Search results preview showing relevant excerpt with highlighted match
Works across all boards and lists
Customizable shortcut keys for quick search

Target Users: Trello power users in project management, software development, marketing agencies, and any team that relies on Trello for detailed task management and documentation.

Revenue Model: Freemium with basic search highlighting free; $3.99/mo pro tier for advanced features like saved searches, search history, and team sharing.

Existing Solutions Mentioned

Trello

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