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# Application Manager release notes

# Application Manager release notes {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated August 1, 2024
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

The ServiceNow®
Application Manager application provides admins the ability to install, update, and manage licensed applications and plugins for their instance. Application Manager was enhanced and updated in the Xanadu release.

## Application Manager highlights for the Xanadu release {#app-manager-rn__app-manager-rn-highlights}

* Use the improved search bar with added recommendations to locate your results.
* The search bar displays a message if your result isn't available in the tab you have selected.
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See [Application Manager](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=application-manager&version=xanadu&pubname=xanadu-platform-administration&ft:locale=en-US) for more information.{#app-manager-rn__app-manager-rn-highlights-2}

## UI changes {#app-manager-rn__app-manager-rn-ui-changes}

[Search results tab recommendations](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=exploring-application-manager&version=xanadu&pubname=xanadu-platform-administration&ft:locale=en-US)
:   A message is displayed when using the search bar if your application or plugin doesn't display under the currently selected tab. The message recommends selecting a different tab to locate your search results.

## Activation information {#app-manager-rn__app-manager-rn-activation}

Application Manager is a ServiceNow AI Platform feature that is active by default.{#app-manager-rn__app-manager-rn-activation-1}