diff --git a/libmproxy/console/searchable.py b/libmproxy/console/searchable.py
index bd1288d5e..8f63c3f5e 100644
--- a/libmproxy/console/searchable.py
+++ b/libmproxy/console/searchable.py
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ class Searchable(urwid.ListBox):
         if key == "/":
             signals.status_prompt.send(
                 prompt = "Search for",
-                text = self.search_term or "",
+                text = "",
                 callback = self.set_search
             )
         if key == "n":