diff --git a/src/vs/workbench/parts/preferences/browser/preferencesWidgets.ts b/src/vs/workbench/parts/preferences/browser/preferencesWidgets.ts
index ad0c4e4732c..3a9ca8db9ba 100644
--- a/src/vs/workbench/parts/preferences/browser/preferencesWidgets.ts
+++ b/src/vs/workbench/parts/preferences/browser/preferencesWidgets.ts
@@ -230,7 +230,6 @@ export class DefaultSettingsHeaderWidget extends Widget {
 
 	public clear() {
 		this.inputBox.value = '';
-		this._onDidChange.fire();
 	}
 
 	private _onKeyUp(keyboardEvent: IKeyboardEvent): void {