diff --git a/data/theme/gnome-shell.css b/data/theme/gnome-shell.css
index 65428d5e9..fdc973104 100644
--- a/data/theme/gnome-shell.css
+++ b/data/theme/gnome-shell.css
@@ -652,7 +652,7 @@ StButton.popup-menu-item:insensitive {
 
 #searchEntry {
     border-radius: 17px;
-    width: 250px;
+    width: 320px;
 }
 
 .search-entry-icon {