SearchStax Site Search release notes for February 5, 2026 include updated password requirements for stronger Site Search account security.
Highlights
A brief summary of the most important updates in this release.
- Updated password requirements
Changed
Updated Password Requirements
SearchStax Site Search has new, stronger password requirements wherever you create or update a password.
Requirements
Passwords must now meet the following requirements:
- Be 15-64 characters long
- Include letters and numbers
- Include at least one uppercase letter
- Include at least one special character (for example,
!@#$&)
Where You'll See It
The updated requirements appear anywhere Site Search asks you to create or update a password, like the My Profile page.
Action
No action is required unless you’re creating or updating a password.
Rollout
Release schedule and scope.
- Target date: Thursday, February 5, 2026
- Scope: All SearchStax Site Search accounts
Other Release Notes
These release notes cover updates to SearchStax Site Search. Release notes for the SearchStax Drupal module and UI Kits are published separately.
- SearchStax Drupal Module: See Releases for SearchStax Studio for version-by-version notes and the changelog. For setup and configuration guidance, see Drupal Module.
- SearchStax UI Kits: See UI Kits for documentation and getting started guides. For version history and developer-focused change details, check the npm package page for your UI Kit: Angular, JavaScript, React, Vue.
When an update to the Drupal module or UI Kits affects the Site Search user experience, we also call it out in these release notes.