diff --git a/pages/search/modules/inputHandlers.js b/pages/search/modules/inputHandlers.js
index 986a3ab..315d3c3 100644
--- a/pages/search/modules/inputHandlers.js
+++ b/pages/search/modules/inputHandlers.js
@@ -45,7 +45,9 @@ export const attachInputHandlers = (store) => {
     })
 
     if (e.key === 'Escape') {
-      searchBox.focus()
+      document.activeElement === searchBox
+        ? store.actions.closeCurrentTab()
+        : searchBox.focus()
     }
   })