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Kibana Saved Searches

Summary: A Saved Search is a stored snapshot of a Discover session — the query, filters, columns, sort order, and time range — not the underlying data itself.

At a glance​

QuestionAnswer
What is it?A saved configuration of a Kibana Discover view
Why does it matter?Lets you reopen, share, or embed the same filtered view without reconfiguring
When do I use it?You want to return to or share a specific filtered view repeatedly

How it works​

  • A Saved Search always references a Data View underneath it.
  • It stores the view configuration (query, filters, columns, sort, time range) — not a copy of the actual data.
  • Can be embedded as a panel inside a Kibana Dashboard.
  • Keeps a filtered view consistent across a team.

Remember​

  • Think of it as a bookmark for a specific Discover view, not a data snapshot.