Methods and systems for searching SaaS virtual applications are disclosed. One method includes receiving a set of search terms for a search of a virtual application, the search of the virtual application being executable without having the virtual application open on a computing device. The search request is provided to a source of the virtual application, the request including the set of search terms for the virtual application. At least one response is received from the source of the virtual application based on the set of search terms. A list of search results is provided to the computing device to enable selection of the virtual application from a plurality of other virtual applications accessible via the computing device, the list of search results including the received at least one response.