diff --git a/themes/jquery/searchform.php b/themes/jquery/searchform.php
index 0589c61c..274214d7 100755
--- a/themes/jquery/searchform.php
+++ b/themes/jquery/searchform.php
@@ -8,6 +8,6 @@
 	<label>
 		<span class="visuallyhidden">Search <?php bloginfo( 'name' ); ?></span>
 		<input type="text" name="s" value="<?php echo get_search_query(); ?>"
-			placeholder="Search <?php bloginfo( 'name' ); ?>">
+			placeholder="Search <?php bloginfo( 'name' ); ?>" autofocus>
 	</label>
 </form>