diff --git a/cosmic-settings/src/app.rs b/cosmic-settings/src/app.rs
index 68aadc4..d27d267 100644
--- a/cosmic-settings/src/app.rs
+++ b/cosmic-settings/src/app.rs
@@ -368,6 +368,7 @@ impl cosmic::Application for SettingsApp {
             }
 
             Message::SearchClear => {
+                self.search_active = false;
                 self.search_clear();
             }