Ubuntu – Sorting Unity 3D Search Results

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When I hit the "Windows Key" and search for an application, the order is always incorrect (imo).

As a very simple example, I'll search for "calc".

Searching for Calc

The default Ubuntu calculator is 3rd from the left (next to the Calc widget and Libre Office Calc). I noticed this the first time and assumed the order would adjust upon usage. Not so. I NEVER use the Calc widget and only rarely use Libre Office Calc, but I use gcalctool (Ubuntu's "calculator") almost every day. But it still comes up 3rd every time.

Is there any way to sort these results according to usage?

Best Answer

The search isn't meant to be sorted in that manner, AFAIK, it simply returns results based on their name.

Also, if you are using a newer version of Zeitgiest (for example 0.8 from the PPA), Unity will be missing a few features.