diff --git a/ui/modules/Common/Form/SearchBox.qml b/ui/modules/Common/Form/SearchBox.qml
index 040447c67..8f95f34e3 100644
--- a/ui/modules/Common/Form/SearchBox.qml
+++ b/ui/modules/Common/Form/SearchBox.qml
@@ -65,6 +65,7 @@ Item {
       id: searchField
 
       icon: 'search'
+      readOnly: !searchBox.enabled
       width: parent.width
 
       Keys.onEscapePressed: searchBox.closeMenu()