diff --git a/src/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/conversation/ConversationActivity.java b/src/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/conversation/ConversationActivity.java
index 238ffbff98..c7be9d0211 100644
--- a/src/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/conversation/ConversationActivity.java
+++ b/src/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/conversation/ConversationActivity.java
@@ -394,6 +394,8 @@ public class ConversationActivity extends PassphraseRequiredActionBarActivity
     if (fragment != null) {
       fragment.onNewIntent();
     }
+
+    searchNav.setVisibility(View.GONE);
   }
 
   @Override