If you use VSCO to discover photography, follow creators, or find specific content, you may be wondering how VSCO search actually works.
VSCO has a built-in search feature that lets logged-in users search for creators, images, and blogs using keywords or hashtags. You can search from the VSCO app or from VSCO’s website.
There is also an important limitation: you need a VSCO account to use the search feature. VSCO currently does not offer private profiles or an option to remove your profile from search results.
In this updated 2026 guide, I’ll explain how to search on VSCO, how to find people and photos, what you can search for, and what VSCO’s current search and privacy limitations mean.
Looking for more VSCO tutorials? Visit our VSCO Guide (2026 Hub) for step-by-step guides covering VSCO features, privacy, profiles, and more.
Quick Answer
To search on VSCO, log in to your VSCO account, open Discover, tap the search icon, and enter a keyword or hashtag. You can search for creators, images, and blogs. On the web, log in to VSCO and select the Search icon from the left navigation menu. VSCO requires an account to use its search feature.
I checked the current VSCO app and web interface while updating this guide so the steps and screenshots reflect the current Search experience.
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What Can You Search for on VSCO?
VSCO’s current search feature lets you search for three main types of content:
- Creators
- Images
- Blogs
You can enter a keyword or hashtag to perform a search. VSCO also allows you to connect your contacts to find friends who are already using the platform.
This means VSCO search isn’t limited to finding a person’s profile. You can also use it to discover photography and blog content related to a particular topic.
For example, you might search for a photography-related keyword or hashtag to discover images and creators associated with that topic.
How to Search on VSCO App
On the VSCO app, Search is located inside the Discover section.
Here’s how to use it:
- Open the VSCO app and log in to your account.
- Tap the magnifying glass icon in the bottom menu to open Discover.
- In Discover, tap the magnifying glass icon in the top-right corner.
- Enter a keyword or hashtag.
- VSCO can return results for creators, images, or blogs.
You can also connect your contacts from the search experience to find friends who are already on VSCO.
What is Discover on VSCO?
One thing that can be confusing is that Discover and Search are not exactly the same thing.
Discover is a broader area of the VSCO app. According to VSCO, it can include:
- Curated photos
- Editorial content
- Collections
- Creative prompts
- Suggested images based on your activity
The actual search function is accessed by tapping the magnifying-glass icon in the upper-right corner after opening Discover.
So, think of it this way:
Discover → explore content and recommendations
Search → look for something specific using a keyword or hashtag
How to Search on VSCO Website
You can also search VSCO from a web browser.
Follow these steps:
- Go to VSCO.co in your browser.
- Select Log In and sign in to your account.
- Once logged in, select the Search icon in the left-hand navigation menu.
- Enter a keyword or hashtag.
- Search for creators, images, or blogs.
If you don’t have an account, VSCO’s current documentation says you can choose Join for Free or Sign Up to create one.
Screenshot 1: Web version
Screenshot 2: Web version
Screenshot 3: Web version
How to Find Someone on VSCO
If you’re trying to find a particular person on VSCO, you can use the search feature to look for creators.
Start by entering a relevant keyword or hashtag in the search field. VSCO says its search can return creator results along with images and blogs.
If you’re trying to find friends who already use VSCO, there is another option: connecting your contacts. VSCO specifically mentions this as a way to find friends who are already on the platform.
A useful distinction
Finding someone’s profile through VSCO search is different from knowing whether that person has viewed your profile.
If you’re asking about who can see or visit your VSCO profile, our guide Can You See Who Views Your VSCO Profile? covers that separate question.
How to Search for Photos on VSCO
You can use VSCO search to discover images using keywords or hashtags.
For example, you might search for terms related to:
- Travel photography
- Street photography
- Film photography
- Portrait photography
- Landscape photography
These are simply examples of search terms you could try. What appears in the results can depend on the content available on VSCO.
The important point is that VSCO officially lists images as one of the content types available through search.
How to Search for VSCO Blogs
VSCO search isn’t limited to profiles and photos.
VSCO also lists blogs as searchable content.
To find a blog, use the search feature and enter a relevant keyword or hashtag. VSCO can return blog results alongside creators and images where applicable.
This can be useful if you’re looking for longer-form content rather than just photography.
Can You Search VSCO Without an Account?
No. VSCO currently requires an account to use its search feature. If you don’t already have one, VSCO offers Join for Free and Sign Up options. Public VSCO pages may still appear in search engines, but that’s different from using VSCO’s own search.
This is an important distinction because you may encounter public VSCO pages through search engines, but that does not mean VSCO’s own search feature can be used without an account.
Can You Remove Your Profile From VSCO Search Results?
No. VSCO currently does not offer an option to remove your profile from search results. VSCO also states that it does not currently offer private profiles.
VSCO says that content shared in Private Spaces does not appear in search. However, Private Spaces do not remove your profile from search results or make your entire account private.
This creates an important difference:
Profile visibility in search → VSCO currently doesn’t provide an option to remove yourself.
Specific content you want kept out of search → VSCO points users toward Private Spaces.
If privacy is your main concern, it’s worth understanding these two options separately rather than assuming that making a profile private will remove it from search.
Can Someone Still Search for You If You Block Them?
As VSCO currently describes it, blocking someone does not remove your profile from their search results.
However, VSCO says that a creator you block cannot:
- Follow you
- Message you
- Join a Space you’ve created
- View content on your profile
- Interact with your content anywhere on the platform
So blocking affects what that person can do and see on the platform, but it does not currently remove your profile from their search results.
This is an important distinction if you’re using blocking as a privacy measure.
Why Can’t I Find Someone on VSCO?
If you’re searching for a particular creator but aren’t finding the result you expected, first check the basics.
1. Make sure you’re logged in
VSCO requires an account to use search.
2. Check the search term
Try another relevant keyword or hashtag rather than assuming one search will return every possible result.
3. Make sure you’re actually using Search
On the app, search is inside Discover. Tap the bottom magnifying glass to open Discover, then use the magnifying glass in the upper-right corner to access search.
4. Remember that VSCO search covers different content types
Search can return creators, images, and blogs, so the result you’re looking for may not necessarily appear in the way you expected.
VSCO Search vs. Discover: What’s the Difference?
It’s easy to confuse these two because search is located inside Discover on the VSCO app.
Discover is the broader exploration area. VSCO says it can include curated photos, editorial content, collections, creative prompts, and suggested images based on your activity.
Search is the more direct tool for finding specific content using keywords or hashtags.
So if you’re simply looking for photography inspiration, Discover may be more useful.
If you’re looking for a particular creator, topic, image, or blog, Search is the more appropriate starting point.
What Does VSCO Search Not Tell You?
VSCO search helps you find content and creators, but it should not be confused with VSCO’s analytics features.
For example, finding someone’s profile through search does not tell you whether they have viewed your profile.
Likewise, searching for a creator isn’t the same thing as seeing a list of people who interacted with your profile.
If you’re interested in understanding profile activity after people discover your account, see our guide on What Are VSCO Insights? How Profile Views & Analytics Work in 2026.
That guide explains profile views, image views, followers, engagement trends, Photo Spotlight, and reach.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can you search on VSCO without an account?
No. VSCO currently requires a VSCO account to use its search feature.
2. What can you search for on VSCO?
You can search for creators, images, and blogs using keywords or hashtags.
3. Can you search for someone on VSCO?
Yes. VSCO’s search can return creator results, and you can also connect your contacts to find friends who are already on VSCO.
4. Can you remove your profile from VSCO search results?
No. VSCO currently does not offer private profiles or an option to remove yourself from search results. For content that you don’t want to appear in search, VSCO recommends using Private Spaces.
5. Can someone search for me after I block them on VSCO?
Yes. Blocking someone currently does not remove your profile from that person’s search results. However, VSCO says the blocked creator cannot follow, message, join your Space, view content on your profile, or interact with your content.
If you’re also interested in how VSCO’s discovery and content-sharing experience compares with Instagram, see our detailed VSCO vs Instagram (2026).
Conclusion
VSCO search lets logged-in users find creators, images, and blogs using keywords or hashtags. On the app, search is accessed through Discover, while on the web it is available through the Search icon in the left navigation menu.
There are also some important limitations to remember. You need a VSCO account to use search, profiles cannot currently be removed from search results, and blocking someone does not remove your profile from their search results.
If you’re building your VSCO presence, understanding the difference between Search, Discover, profile visibility, and Insights can make the platform much easier to navigate.
For more step-by-step help, visit our VSCO Guide (2026 Hub).
