diff --git a/select2.js b/select2.js
index cfd288fa..6fb443e9 100644
--- a/select2.js
+++ b/select2.js
@@ -1512,7 +1512,7 @@ the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the Apache Lic
                 } else {
                     render("");
                 }
-                if (initial) this.showSearch(true);
+                if (initial && this.showSearch) this.showSearch(true);
                 return;
             }