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# Using the Search Demand Heat Map

Under the Analytics tab, an option called Heat Map displays a map that shows a point on the map for each search performed by your visitors. The point is located at the geographic center of the user's search term. This is typically the center of a postal code.

To load the heat map, click **Analytics** > **Heat Map**

[![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/3/4/a/134af5a498f9a200/079f3b37-6184-4e26-b81e-5f65d8_jk7prd.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/754690147/312c78f5af31fb73dac41303/image.png?expires=1794512700&signature=6b1dc990af47e5aee66fb10eac4be63e802a236a2c601bb0158c6f54b3fcdeee&req=cyUjEMB%2BnIVYFb4f3HP0gJPj4Sl6BR1cE3eM9SyNiL%2FKgXJfhVlNDqpNd4In%0A7L9Wjpni6ca64sR1KA%3D%3D%0A)

To filter by date, or by a specific interface, select the options from the search form provided.

To export the raw data, click **Export** in the top right.

The heat map does not record searches for search actions like map movements which may trigger a new search in certain templates.  It only records searches where user typed in a geographic search term and clicked "Submit"  
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