Mod Browsing Overhaul Discussion

[focusingfoundation]

how do i turn the beta off? the new search is killing me smalls

[showler]

It's not a beta anymore.

[LummoxJR]

7 hours ago, zloybelka said:

And I can't even see the full mod name (if it's a little longer) at 100% scale What's even the point?

Yes, I have to constantly switch between 100% and 90% now, one time the font is uncomfortably big, next time it's uncomfortably small, why can't I just have everything at a normal scale, like a day ago?

My stylesheet fixes the mod titles by switching from the Inter font (not suited to this purpose) to a condensed font. I chose Cabin Condensed, but in earlier tests I really liked Saira Condensed also so I put both of them as options in the stylesheet. I linked to that a few posts back.

[Yizzay]

Hi, I love the new update and changes, it feels so much more modern, sleek & responsive. Thank you for implementing it!

[zloybelka]

1 hour ago, LummoxJR said:

My stylesheet fixes the mod titles by switching from the Inter font (not suited to this purpose) to a condensed font.

Yeah, thanks, already using it! I meant the mod titles in the new search tiles (they're very smol, pointless and annoying).

[CobaltCakes]

Really not a fan of any of these changes, but especially how clicking search opens a window rather then a drop down. actually terrible. Would it maybe be possible to give us an option to turn that off, or roll back to the old layout or anything? bc this kind of sucks

[showler]

What's the difference between an overlay and a dropdown?  In terms of usefulness, I mean.

[mfPixel]

Hey everyone, head of design at Nexus Mods here - thanks for all the feedback so far.

I wanted to provide some context for the recent search changes. The old search system made switching between content types (e.g., games and mods) difficult, and only the "Mods" category had a results preview. The new quick search improves this by making it easier to browse all content types while allowing you to preview more results.

We designed the new modal to be highly visual. During testing, we experimented with a more compact list view, but most users preferred larger thumbnails, as images are often the key factor when scanning for mods, collections, and especially images. If you're solely focused on mods, it’s easy to forget that users browse other types of content too.

Quality-of-Life Improvements

• You can now activate search instantly with the `/` hotkey and dismiss it with `Esc` for quick access.
• Keyboard navigation is coming soon, so you’ll be able to search and browse without a mouse (if that's your thing).
• Search is now much better at handling inexact queries (e.g., “baldurs gate” without an apostrophe) and includes keyword matching (e.g., “fo3” will return Fallout 3).

The general feedback was very positive in testing and during the closed and open beta periods. It’s been interesting to hear from people saying it’s helped them discover more new mods than they previously would have. I understand that this is a big change visually from what you’re used to - there is some extra functionality to coming where the initial screen will show your recent searches and saved games. This will make the modal feel less empty when first opened.

Why the Colour Changes?

The updated colours are part of a broader design transition. We’re rolling out brand-new pages soon, and these changes help make the experience more seamless when switching between old and new designs.

For those who have been using the site for years, we know big updates can be jarring—I’ve had the same reaction to changes on sites I love! But these updates are necessary to modernise the site’s core architecture, allowing us to build and release new features more efficiently. We really appreciate all your feedback and are excited to keep improving Nexus Mods.

[Shade999]

I really don't see the point in automatically opening a new window when i want to search for something. Why change something that doesn't need changing? Also the fact that all the pages for different games now have the same color is pretty bad for people like me, who have oriented themselves with these colors.

Edited March 13 by Shade999

[zloybelka]

5 hours ago, mfPixel said:

For those who have been using the site for years, we know big updates can be jarring—I’ve had the same reaction to changes on sites I love!

...And I started using some of them less and abandoned others completely (at least, that's how it went for me personally).

 

May I also inquire the names of the previous fonts for description, downloads and comments sections, so I can use them or something similar in a personal style?