diff --git a/web/src/routes/+page.svelte b/web/src/routes/+page.svelte
index 44e015a..60bc491 100644
--- a/web/src/routes/+page.svelte
+++ b/web/src/routes/+page.svelte
@@ -278,6 +278,7 @@
 			bind:value={searchString}
 			placeholder="Type to search..."
 			on:keydown={handleEnterPress}
+			autofocus
 		/>
 		<div class="mx-auto max-w-screen-lg">
 			<div class="flex space-x-2" class:mt-4={!isScrolled} class:ml-4={isScrolled}>