How to Search Characters in Janitor AI: Find the Best AI Roleplay Bots by Tags and Keywords

Janitor AI's character library is massive. Millions of user-created bots spread across every genre you can think of, fantasy, romance, horror, sci-fi, slice-of-life, plus plenty you probably haven't. The search bar looks simple, but using it well is the difference between finding a perfectly written character in thirty seconds and scrolling through pages of generic results for an hour.

The platform's search and filtering system is more capable than it looks. Here's how to find exactly the kind of character you want, including how to use tags, keywords, and filters that aren't immediately obvious.

Using the Search Bar Effectively

The search bar at the top of the character browser takes keywords and matches them against character names, descriptions, and tags. It works like most search engines, but the results depend heavily on what the character creator put in their description.

Search by character name or source material. If you want a specific anime character, game protagonist, or fictional persona, type their full name. "Geralt of Rivia" pulls up Witcher-inspired bots. "Gojo Satoru" returns Jujutsu Kaisen characters. Be specific, "elf" returns thousands of results; "blood elf ranger" narrows it to a few dozen.

Search by trope or dynamic. This is where Janitor AI's search shines. Search for relationship dynamics and story setups rather than just character types:

"enemies to lovers", characters with antagonistic relationship setups
"slow burn", bots designed for long-form romantic development
"mafia boss", a surprisingly popular category with well-developed characters
"childhood friend", nostalgic, history-rich dynamic setups

Search by creator. If you find a character whose writing style and definition quality you like, search the creator's username. Many creators build entire themed rosters of characters. Following a good creator is more efficient than browsing randomly.

Using Tags and Filters

Below the search bar, Janitor AI shows a row of tag buttons. These are the fastest way to narrow the library by category.

Popular tags include: Fantasy, Romance, Adventure, Horror, Sci-Fi, Slice of Life, Historical, Modern, Supernatural, Mystery, Comedy, Drama, Action, Fluff, Angst.
How tags actually work. Tags are creator-assigned. A character tagged "Romance" might be a full romantic roleplay setup or just a character with a romantic backstory. The tag tells you the general category, not the quality or depth. Characters with multiple specific tags (e.g., "Fantasy + Slow Burn + Enemies to Lovers") tend to have more thoughtful definitions than characters tagged with a single broad category.
Combine tags with search. Type a keyword into the search bar and then click a tag. The results filter down to characters that match both. This is the most powerful way to narrow the library: search "vampire" + click "Horror" for dark vampire roleplay, or search "vampire" + click "Romance" for paranormal romance.
Sorting options. The default sort is "Trending," which shows characters with recent activity. Switch to "Most Popular" for the all-time top characters, or "New" for recently created bots. "New" is underrated, it surfaces creative new characters before they've had time to accumulate engagement.

Reading Character Cards Before You Chat

Before clicking into a character, the card preview gives you signals about quality:

Open rate. The character card shows how many chats have been started. A high number with a low completion rate suggests people start chats but don't stick around. A moderate number with high engagement suggests people who find the character stay with it.
Token count. Visible on the character's page, this tells you how detailed the definition is. Characters with fewer than 300 permanent tokens often feel shallow. Characters with 800+ tokens usually have genuine personality depth. The number itself isn't everything, a well-written 500-token definition beats a bloated 1,500-token one, but very low token counts almost always mean generic responses.
Definition preview. Most characters show a snippet of their personality description. Read it. Does it describe specific behaviors ("she traces the rim of her glass when she's thinking") or generic traits ("she's nice and smart")? Specific behavioral descriptions produce better AI performance.
Opening message quality. The character's opening message is the best predictor of what conversations will feel like. If the opening is vague ("Hi, how are you?") expect generic interactions. If it establishes atmosphere, stakes, and a clear prompt ("The rain hadn't stopped for three days, and neither had the pounding on your door"), the character is built for serious roleplay.

Finding Hidden Gems

The trending and popular sections tend to show the same top characters. If you want to find less exposed but well-made bots:

Sort by "New" and check at different times of day. Good characters get buried fast if they're posted during low-traffic hours. Browsing new characters during off-peak times surfaces quality bots before they hit the trending page.
Search for specific creator styles. Some creators specialize in literary-quality character definitions, elaborate worldbuilding, or specific genres. Once you find one good creator, look at their other characters and the characters they've interacted with.
Use negative filtering. If you know what you don't want, exclude it. Search for "romance" and mentally filter out results tagged with dynamics you don't enjoy. The search system doesn't support explicit negative filters, but scanning results with clear preferences is fast once you know what you're looking for.

Conclusion

Janitor AI's character search works like a library catalog, the better your search terms, the better your results. Use specific keywords, combine tags with search, and read character definitions before committing. The difference between a mediocre chat experience and an engaging one usually comes down to picking a well-crafted character, and the search tools give you everything you need to do that once you know how they work.

Ready to start searching? Download the Janitor AI app on APKPure. The character browser on mobile has the same search and filtering system, so you can find and chat with characters directly on your phone.