The short answer
The registry records Algolia Search-as-a-Service API Subscription as a possible interpretation of ALGOLIA* SEARCH API. This descriptor-to-company association has not passed claim-level evidence review. Compare the exact line, amount and posted status with your own receipt or account activity; the name alone cannot confirm the merchant or whether you authorized the payment.
What do the parts of ALGOLIA* SEARCH API mean?
- ALGOLIA * SEARCH API
- Before the asterisk, "ALGOLIA" usually names the platform or parent company. After it, "SEARCH API" usually names the product, store or order. How descriptors work →
The notes below are unreviewed registry explanations, not confirmation of merchant identity, authorization or current policy. Claim-level source review is pending for this entry.
Why it shows up like this
Unreviewed registry note: A statement descriptor reading ALGOLIA* SEARCH API indicates a payment to Algolia, Inc., a developer platform that powers search bars and interactive catalog filters for websites and mobile applications. When companies build online stores or content directories, they connect an Algolia Search-as-a-Service API Subscription to handle real-time database queries. The billing descriptor may also appear on your card statement as ALGOLIA INC or ALGOLIA SEARCH.
Unreviewed registry note: Algolia charges customers on a monthly cycle based on service tier and platform consumption. While Algolia provides a free Build plan for up to 10,000 search requests each month, production apps that exceed this threshold incur pay-as-you-go charges. Algolia bills usage at $0.50 per 1,000 Search Request Units once you pass the free allotment, along with capacity fees for stored records and advanced NeuralSearch features. A sudden surge in site visitors or a background script that repeatedly queries the search index can push an account into paid tiers.
Unreviewed registry note: This charge often originates from a software developer, marketing team member, or IT contractor within your organization who registered an account at dashboard.algolia.com. If you run an e-commerce store on Shopify or custom web software, an installed plugin may use Algolia behind the scenes. Check with your technical staff or agency partners to find out who manages your web infrastructure and which corporate credit card they put on file.
Unreviewed registry note: To view the itemized breakdown, log in to dashboard.algolia.com and head to Settings, then select Billing. There you can review query volumes, active search indices, and downloadable PDF invoices. If the project is no longer in use, you can delete the active indices or downgrade the account to prevent future billing. If nobody in your company authorized the account and you suspect fraudulent card use, contact your card issuer to block the card and contest the charges.
Don’t recognize it? Common scenarios
- Unreviewed registry note: A website or mobile app search bar integrated Algolia InstantSearch.
- Unreviewed registry note: Search query volume or indexed records exceeded the free tier (10,000 search requests/month).
- Unreviewed registry note: Algolia NeuralSearch AI vector re-ranking features were billed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Algolia Search Request Unit?
Unreviewed registry note: A search request unit is counted every time a user types a query or an API call requests search, autocomplete, or recommendation results.
Does Algolia offer a free plan?
Unreviewed registry note: Yes, the Algolia Build plan includes up to 10,000 free search requests and 10,000 records per month.
Dispute Rights & Fraud Prevention
Unreviewed registry note: If an employee or contractor put your card on an Algolia account without authorization, attempt to locate the account owner through dashboard.algolia.com before filing a bank dispute. Reversing a valid software bill through your card issuer can cause Algolia to suspend the account and disrupt live search functionality on your company website.
Unreviewed registry note: When you confirm that the charge is completely fraudulent, contact your bank to file a dispute under the Fair Credit Billing Act and request a replacement card. You should also notify Algolia support at support.algolia.com so their security team can terminate the unauthorized application.
Independent reference — not affiliated with Algolia, Inc.. Billing names and policies change; verify with the merchant or your bank before acting.
Sources and evidence
Sources may support different parts of this page. A company homepage does not establish a statement descriptor, refund policy or contact detail. Check the claim notes and your own receipt before acting.
- Algolia Search Pricing & Plans https://www.algolia.com
- CFPB: Disputing Unrecognized Charges https://www.consumerfinance.gov
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