Search bar missing in IOS 13 of iPad Air 2

I too had this problem after updating my iPad Air 2. After a bit of poking around on support platforms, I found the solution. You need to swipe down in the MIDDLE of the home screen, anywhere in between App Icons. Don't swipe from the top (bezel area), as Apple support suggests, that brings down your Newsfeed/Notifications. Try swiping from the second row of App icons and the search bar will appear. This method will also work on your iPhone, although you can still scroll left to get to the search bar on that device for some reason.

Ah. Sorry I misunderstood your original question. I wonder if they did away with that function when they added "Slide Over View" on Ipad in IOS 13 which allows you to have two Apps open together without having to switch between them. You could have a Safari Search browser open in whatever App you are using without having to leave that App and go back to the desktop/home screen to search. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207582

iPhone doesnt' have that feature so it would make sense to maintain the original search functionality on that device.

Or it could just be a bug, I think there are quite a few people having other issues with the update to IOS in iPad Air 2.

To get the SEARCH BAR, press and hold on any empty space on the screen, then slide down.

...and you will get the SEARCH BAR.

If you grab too close to the top, you will get the Notification Center.

Thanks. i looked high and low for this gesture. IMO Apple has TMG (TOO MANY GESTURES!)

Swipe down (not up) from any position on your home screen but the top and the search feature will appear.

For the iOS/iPad search bar, from thr Home screen, place a finger near the very center/middle of your iPad's screen then swipe down.

Hallelujah!!! I thought Apple had got rid of the search bar, I was about to throw my iPad in the garbage. Thanks for sharing this tip.

I can’t search for apps without going into settings. It use have a search bar when you swiped to the right. It is so frustrating

Two post replies up is your answer/solution.

Thank you, this is a time saver. I was a little lost on where to search for my apps. There is quite a learning curve with these subtle changes.

Thanks !

why they moved it is one of those brain farts apple has !

Thanks..helpful!

Thankyou Triscuit16!! I’ve been trying to solve this issue for ages, it was really frustrating! Good clear explanation!

youre a genius! Cheers, Hennyd.