diff --git a/src/features/ui/util/global-hotkeys.tsx b/src/features/ui/util/global-hotkeys.tsx
index 781ff76662..0d1d09f42f 100644
--- a/src/features/ui/util/global-hotkeys.tsx
+++ b/src/features/ui/util/global-hotkeys.tsx
@@ -70,6 +70,8 @@ const GlobalHotkeys: React.FC<IGlobalHotkeys> = ({ children, node }) => {
 
     if (element) {
       element.focus();
+    } else {
+      history.push('/search');
     }
   };