diff --git a/core/modules/system/js/system.modules.js b/core/modules/system/js/system.modules.js
index d47ca70..e69792d 100644
--- a/core/modules/system/js/system.modules.js
+++ b/core/modules/system/js/system.modules.js
@@ -96,6 +96,8 @@
           keyup: debounce(filterModuleList, 200),
           keydown: preventEnterKey
         });
+
+        $input.focus();
       }
     }
   };