diff --git a/launcher/Launcher.qml b/launcher/Launcher.qml
index 0e517c4..e1d5377 100644
--- a/launcher/Launcher.qml
+++ b/launcher/Launcher.qml
@@ -65,6 +65,7 @@ PanelWindow {
               case (Qt.Key_Escape):
                 root.show = false
                 event.accepted = true
+                searchInput.clear()
                 break
               case (Qt.Key_Return):
               case (Qt.Key_Enter):
@@ -74,6 +75,7 @@ PanelWindow {
                 }
                 root.show = false
                 event.accepted = true
+                searchInput.clear()
                 break
               case (Qt.Key_Down):
               case (Qt.Key_Tab):