diff --git a/public/typo3conf/ext/ep_theme/Resources/Private/Partials/Mainnav.html b/public/typo3conf/ext/ep_theme/Resources/Private/Partials/Mainnav.html
index 029453a3..49b0afeb 100644
--- a/public/typo3conf/ext/ep_theme/Resources/Private/Partials/Mainnav.html
+++ b/public/typo3conf/ext/ep_theme/Resources/Private/Partials/Mainnav.html
@@ -71,7 +71,7 @@
                         </f:if>
                     </li>
                 </f:for>
-                <f:if condition="{data.tx_eptheme_hide_searchbar}">
+                <f:if condition="{data.tx_eptheme_hide_searchbar} || {settings.hideSearchbar}">
                     <f:else>
                         <li class="pb-4">
                             <f:if condition="{searchbarCollapsed}">