diff --git a/background.html b/background.html
index e92c5f48..31679aa9 100644
--- a/background.html
+++ b/background.html
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
       <span class='socket-status'></span>
       <div class='tool-bar clearfix'>
         <!-- <button class='show-new-conversation'></button> -->
-        <input type='text' class='search' placeholder='Search'>
+        <input type='text' class='search' placeholder='Search for people or groups'>
       </div>
     </div>
     <div class='gutter'>