What causes "Milvus Search Returns Empty Results After Insert"?

Data not yet sealed or visible Bounded consistency

How do I fix "Milvus Search Returns Empty Results After Insert"?

1. Flush or change consistency: Call client.flush() after bulk load Or search with consistency_level Strong or Session Do not flush after every single insert, it hurts throughput

Milvus Search Returns Empty Results After Insert

Workaround available All Updated November 15, 2026Based on 2 user reportsHow we research

Quick answer

New rows sit in growing segments. Flush after a bulk load or use Strong or Session consistency.

Most likely fix: Flush or change consistency

How to fix it

Try these in order — the most common fix is first.

1. Flush or change consistency
1. Call client.flush() after bulk load
2. Or search with consistency_level Strong or Session
3. Do not flush after every single insert, it hurts throughput
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Symptoms

Search returns nothing right after insert.

Why it happens

Data not yet sealed or visible
Bounded consistency

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