diff --git a/extension/widgets/ongoingFactEntry.js b/extension/widgets/ongoingFactEntry.js
index cd63ae3f..671859fd 100644
--- a/extension/widgets/ongoingFactEntry.js
+++ b/extension/widgets/ongoingFactEntry.js
@@ -42,8 +42,7 @@ class OngoingFactEntry extends St.Entry {
             name: 'searchEntry',
             can_focus: true,
             track_hover: true,
-            hint_text: _("Enter activity…"),
-            style_class: "search-entry"
+            hint_text: _("Enter activity…")
         });
 
         this._controller = controller;