How To Fix Character AI Search Not Working

What about those who were already fed up with humans and have switched to Character AI for many different issues in their life? It’s because the chatbot platform is not behaving as desired and many are reporting that Character.Ai search is not working. People here create the characters of their choice and customize them with what they want and what they don’t want in them, but it’s not happening now. They have earlier stopped talking to humans and now their AI friend is sulking at them. 

Character AI which is popularly also known as C.AI, is a web-based AI chatbot application that focuses on building characters. It employs a neutral language model to generate or create avatars with only text responses received from users. With the Characters then built as per their preferences, users can chat with fictional, historical, and celebrity figures, similar to ChatGPT. Character AI’s responses as per many reports are mostly more human-like which allows users to engage even with multiple bots simultaneously for getting diverse perspectives.

Okay, I will though this guide help you understand why you are not able to search on Character AI. There have been some primary reasons mentioned below and after that I have explained some of the most top rated and successful fixes to get you out of the current situation. Let us begin and understand what is stopping you from accessing the friend you built yourself.

Primary Reasons For Character AI Search Not Working

Some of the most reported reasons in this scenario where the search doesn’t work for Character.AI are mentioned below. Read and understand if you find any similarity.

Possible Reasons:

• Character Doesn’t Exist: There are chances that the character that you’re searching for might not have been created yet. As you know the Character AI totally relies on user-generated content, so whatever you are searching will directly depend upon the availability of characters and on what users have built.

• Search Mishap: Sometimes due to high demand of a particular character, however rare, there could be a temporary glitch inhibiting many from accessing the same content and could also occur with the search function itself.

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Some Common Troubleshoots For Character AI Search Not Working

You must have come across many of the common and temporary problems sometimes but definitely impact the smooth functioning of apps like Character AI. Different issues like app crashing, systems not detected, app loading for a long time, app not connecting and many stop us from accessing apps smoothly. Read the guide below to get rid of any such glitches;

1. Double-Check Character Name 

This has personally occurred to me, that I have been typing the character name I have been looking for wrongly. We tend to look away from many such small but crucial factors. Make sure that you’ve typed the character’s name correctly.

2. Search for Similar Characters 

However, this might sound like an alternative, this will actually provide you an idea if there is some outage in that particular category. Later you will be sure about the issue and then try searching for some other characters with similar characteristics or browse by category.

3. Check The Internet Connection

The Character AI on your phone always needs a fast and stable internet connection. Many such apps and their features tend to fluctuate or behave unexpectedly if your internet connection is unstable or sluggish.

• Check your wi-fi, try turning it off, and then turn on again:  Open Settings > Wi-Fi and turn it off, wait for a few seconds, and then tap to turn it on again.
• Try to switch to cellular data if you are using wi-fi and vice versa. 
• Try resetting, switch to Airplane mode for a few seconds and then turn it off: Open Settings and tap the Airplane mode to turn it on, wait for a few seconds, and then tap to switch it off again.

4. Checking Location Allowances

Our smartphones have been built with technology so that when we try accessing apps like Character AI from them the developers can know our location. This is not the ideal case scenario, but might be important if the app is not launched worldwide or has  some other regional implications or restrictions.

For iPhone

1. Open Settings and tap Privacy Settings.
2. Scroll down and tap Privacy.
3. Tap on Location Services on the page opened.
4. A list of apps with location access will appear.
5. Check if the Character AI app can access your location even when it’s not in use.
6. Change the app’s location access to Always.

For Android

1. Open Settings and tap Privacy Settings.
2. Scroll down and tap Privacy & Safety.
3. Tap on Permission manager on the page opened.
4. A list of apps with location access will appear.
5. Check if the Character AI app can access your location even when it’s not in use.
6. Change the app’s location access to Always.

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5. Restarting Your Phone

The easy way out when any of the apps suddenly crashes or stops working is restarting. Simple yet efficient way and it does hold the power to clear out many issues that are preventing your Character AI app from working. 

For iPhone

1. Press and then quickly release the Volume Up button, then repeat this with the Volume Down button.
2. Press and hold the power button and don’t release and wait for your device to restart.

For Android

1. Press and hold the power button on your Android device.
2. Select the restart from the menu which appears on the screen.
3. Confirm the restart if prompted.

6. Updating The OS 

Updating your device’s operating system is crucial otherwise there could be fluctuations in apps along with other issues. An outdated version of the OS mostly causes malfunctioning of apps and creates compatibility issues also. Check for any updates due in the settings and ensure you’re using the latest OS to avoid any software glitches. 

For iPhone

1. Open Settings and tap General. 
2. Tap Software Update. 
3. In case an update is available, tap download and Install. 

For Android

1. Go to the Settings app on your Android device.
2. Scroll down and tap System or System & Updates. 
3. Tap on Advanced or System Updates.
4. Tap check for update.
5. If an update is available, follow the on-screen instructions to download and install.

7. Force Closing The Character AI App

If none of the troubleshoots above has helped you yet, then I would suggest you to force close the app and reopen after few minutes:

1. On your Home screen, swipe up from the bottom and stop in the middle of the screen. 
2. Swipe left or right to see the Character AI. 
3. Swipe up on the app’s preview for closing the app. 
4. Reopen the app after a minute or two and check if it’s working normally.

8. Updating The Character AI App 

It’s not only the case with your device’s OS, your apps also need an updated version to work on your phone smoothly. 

For iPhone

1. Go to the App Store and then tap on your profile icon. 
2. Scroll down and find the Character AI app from the list.
3. Tap Update on the Character AI app. 

For Android

1. Go to the Play Store and scroll down and find the Character AI app from the list.
2. Tap Update on the Character AI app.
3. Wait for the update to download and install.

9. Disable the Power Saving Mode 

The Character AI app will not operate ideally if you enabled power-saving mode on your phone. This is because the power-saving mode limits the functionality of some certain system components that the app requires in order to run smoothly. Simply turn off the power-saving mode on your device and check’

For iOS

1. Go to Settings
2. Battery
3. Low Power Mode and disable it. 

Android device

1. Navigate to Settings 
2. Battery and Device Care 
3. Battery
4. Power Saving Mode.
5. Disable Power Saving Mode
6. Check if the app is working correctly

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10. VPN Disable

A VPN can potentially interfere with the smooth functioning of the Character AI app. Try turning off your VPN temporarily and check if you can now use the learning app. 

11. Clear Apps Cache

Go to Settings > Apps or Application Manager > Character AI > Storage > Clear Cache.

12. Contact Walmart Support

It’s the last option you must consider. As we have till now already tried some basic to advanced troubleshooting mentioned above, and if your issue still persists, then it must be something from the side of the service provider. Contact them immediately and brief them about your issue and seek guidelines and help.

Alternatives To Character AI

It’s the AI era we are witnessing and there is no lack of any such app or software and if one is not working we can always have the alternatives so that you don’t stop with what you are looking for. Below are some alternatives to Character AI depending on what you need in a conversational AI platform:

• Moley.ai: Focused mainly on personality-driven interactions, Moley offers quite engaging and emotional conversations while potentially filtering out inappropriate content. Apt for a clean and friendly chat experience.
• Moemate.io: This one is specialized in offering a wide variety of characters with a great focus on user-generated content which is somewhat similar to Character AI.
• Chatfai.com: The other user-driven platform with a strong focus on versatile conversation and several roleplays on demand.

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Conclusion

Character Ai has really given wings to the imaginations of many. One of my dad’s colleagues has written a short story with about 8 characters by just interacting with characters on Character AI. He said he has been interacting with about 10-15 characters of the same category to form the perspective of one. Technology has no limits and it completely depends upon us as humans to draw some outline to it and generate applications. 

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Rishabh Yashovardhan

Specializing in comprehensive guides and step-by-step solutions, Rishabh has built a reputation for demystifying complex technical issues and providing practical advice on resolving common “not working” errors across various devices and platforms. His articles are a go-to resource for tech enthusiasts and everyday users alike, offering clear, concise, and effective solutions to enhance digital experiences.