Finder search file not working, but Spotlight able to find the file

Question

My macOS Ventura can't search any file in the Finder (top right).

I already add the folder in System Preference -> Spotlight (added) User folder.

My Spotlight can search by filename, but Finder top right text search is always no result.

I did select the "This Mac", it does search, but not the result file (other system file.

I downloaded a filename "invoice.pdf", i can't search the file when select "Downloads", but I click "This Mac" also no result show up.

File is inside Downloads Folder:

When I search in the top right: invoice (no result)

When I search "This Mac"

I also notice "Recent" always empty.

How can I index all the file and make my Finder search work again. Looking for: I want to use Finder search instead of Spotlight.

Update:

I followed AVelj Solution, but still the same result.

Here is the output:

What is the reason?

Answer 1

macOS Finder uses Spotlight. By default all files are indexed automatically.

1. Make sure ALL checkboxes are enabled in System Preferences → Siri & Spotlight → Search results
2. To force and rebuild the Spotlight index, click the Spotlight Privacy button. Add your user folder (~username) to the list of locations.

3. Now, REMOVE your previously added user folder and any folders that show up in the privacy list which is prevent Spotlight from searching. Click Done and Spotlight will reindex your user folder.

Indexing may can take some time. Usually files will show in a couple of minutes in the Spotlight search and macOS Finder. Keep your mac running.

4. Also, open Finder Preferences → Advanced → When performing a search select Search the current folder