diff --git a/addons/web/static/src/js/chrome/control_panel.js b/addons/web/static/src/js/chrome/control_panel.js
index 16b22761581..03b9e756bb7 100644
--- a/addons/web/static/src/js/chrome/control_panel.js
+++ b/addons/web/static/src/js/chrome/control_panel.js
@@ -154,7 +154,9 @@ var ControlPanel = Widget.extend({
             this._attach_content(new_cp_content);
 
             // Update the searchview and switch buttons
-            this._update_search_view(status.searchview, status.search_view_hidden, status.groupable);
+            if (status.searchview || options.clear) {
+                this._update_search_view(status.searchview, status.search_view_hidden, status.groupable);
+            }
             if (status.active_view_selector) {
                 this._update_switch_buttons(status.active_view_selector);
             }