How to configure Splunk alert to trigger when the number of results greater than or equal to zero

Available Languages

Updated:September 29, 2026

Document ID:SPLK046357

Bias-Free Language

The documentation set for this product strives to use bias-free language. For the purposes of this documentation set, bias-free is defined as language that does not imply discrimination based on age, disability, gender, racial identity, ethnic identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and intersectionality. Exceptions may be present in the documentation due to language that is hardcoded in the user interfaces of the product software, language used based on RFP documentation, or language that is used by a referenced third-party product. Learn more about how Cisco is using Inclusive Language.

Applicability

Splunk Cloud

Description

When you want the alerts to trigger even when the number of results is zero.

Investigation

1. When you run a SPL and save it as an alert or create an alert, you can only see "greater than" or "less than" options. There doesn't appear to be greater than or equal to.

2. If you have requirement to set 2 or more conditions in one alert then you can also try setting custom condition:

Resolution

You can add the below query to your search. it will help to trigger the alert in both conditions (if the results are greater than zero or equal to zero)
Please add it in the last of your search:

| appendpipe
[| stats count
| search count=0
| eval _raw="my event if there is no results" ]

Since above SPL already has 2 conditions defined you can do that with the report, schedule it and then add alert action.

For example:

index=_internal sourcetype=splunkd
| appendpipe
[| stats count
| search count=0
| eval _raw="my event if there is no results" ]

Revision History

Revision	Publish Date	Comments
1.0	29-Sep-2026	Initial Release

Was this Document Helpful?

Feedback

Contact Cisco

Open a Support Case
(Requires a Cisco Service Contract)

This Document Applies to These Products

Splunk Cloud