diff --git a/GTG/gtk/browser/sidebar.py b/GTG/gtk/browser/sidebar.py
index 5fb0af44e..f38c85279 100644
--- a/GTG/gtk/browser/sidebar.py
+++ b/GTG/gtk/browser/sidebar.py
@@ -411,6 +411,7 @@ def unselect_searches(self) -> None:
         with signal_block(self.searches_selection, self.search_handle):
             search_id = self.searches_selection.get_selected()
             self.searches_selection.unselect_item(search_id)
+            self.app.browser.get_pane().set_search_query('')
 
 
     def unselect_general_box(self) -> None: