diff --git a/CHANGELOG b/CHANGELOG
index 8e585822b..c2d7c40f4 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG
+++ b/CHANGELOG
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 CHANGELOG Roundcube Webmail
 ===========================
 
+- Fix inactive Save search option after advanced search (#1488607)
 - Fix Remove from group option is active for contact search result (#1488608)
 - Disable autocapitalization in login form on iPad/iPhone (#1488609)
 - Fix focus on the list when list row is clicked (#1488600)
diff --git a/program/steps/addressbook/search.inc b/program/steps/addressbook/search.inc
index d31e54b1a..851325070 100644
--- a/program/steps/addressbook/search.inc
+++ b/program/steps/addressbook/search.inc
@@ -237,9 +237,12 @@ function rcmail_contact_search()
     $OUTPUT->command('set_env', 'source', '');
     $OUTPUT->command('set_env', 'group', '');
 
-    // unselect currently selected directory/group
-    if (!$sid)
+    if (!$sid) {
+        // unselect currently selected directory/group
         $OUTPUT->command('unselect_directory');
+        // enable "Save search" command
+        $OUTPUT->command('enable_command', 'search-create', true);
+    }
     $OUTPUT->command('update_group_commands');
 
     // send response