diff --git a/src/DataTable/ToolbarSearch.svelte b/src/DataTable/ToolbarSearch.svelte
index fa9daa21..21c0c256 100644
--- a/src/DataTable/ToolbarSearch.svelte
+++ b/src/DataTable/ToolbarSearch.svelte
@@ -35,6 +35,7 @@
     ref.focus();
   }
 
+  $: expanded = !!value.length;
   $: classes = [
     expanded && "bx--toolbar-search-container-active",
     persistent