diff --git a/src/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/components/ContactFilterToolbar.java b/src/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/components/ContactFilterToolbar.java
index 24da9f3572..c310323c2a 100644
--- a/src/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/components/ContactFilterToolbar.java
+++ b/src/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/components/ContactFilterToolbar.java
@@ -97,6 +97,7 @@ public class ContactFilterToolbar extends Toolbar {
     setLogo(null);
     setContentInsetStartWithNavigation(0);
     expandTapArea(toggleContainer, dialpadToggle);
+    searchText.requestFocus();
   }
 
   public void clear() {