diff --git a/static/index.html b/static/index.html
index fca3ca1..5516934 100644
--- a/static/index.html
+++ b/static/index.html
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ button:disabled { background: #444; cursor: not-allowed; }
         </header>
 
         <div class="search-bar">
-            <input type="text" id="search" placeholder="Search (e.g., tag:inbox)">
+            <input type="text" id="search" placeholder="Search (e.g., tag:inbox)" autofocus>
             <button onclick="search()">Search</button>
         </div>