diff --git a/dots/.config/quickshell/ii/modules/overview/SearchBar.qml b/dots/.config/quickshell/ii/modules/overview/SearchBar.qml
index 653e3d3f0..a0abd54c8 100644
--- a/dots/.config/quickshell/ii/modules/overview/SearchBar.qml
+++ b/dots/.config/quickshell/ii/modules/overview/SearchBar.qml
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ RowLayout {
     property alias searchInput: searchInput
     property string searchingText
 
-    function focus() {
+    function forceFocus() {
         searchInput.forceActiveFocus();
     }
 
diff --git a/dots/.config/quickshell/ii/modules/overview/SearchWidget.qml b/dots/.config/quickshell/ii/modules/overview/SearchWidget.qml
index 5286d0697..d1bdaf6bc 100644
--- a/dots/.config/quickshell/ii/modules/overview/SearchWidget.qml
+++ b/dots/.config/quickshell/ii/modules/overview/SearchWidget.qml
@@ -94,7 +94,7 @@ Item { // Wrapper
     }
 
     function focusSearchInput() {
-        searchBar.focus();
+        searchBar.forceFocus();
     }
 
     function disableExpandAnimation() {