diff --git a/python/plugins/MetaSearch/dialogs/maindialog.py b/python/plugins/MetaSearch/dialogs/maindialog.py
index 49c6502327f..1c3ccbf0313 100644
--- a/python/plugins/MetaSearch/dialogs/maindialog.py
+++ b/python/plugins/MetaSearch/dialogs/maindialog.py
@@ -285,6 +285,9 @@ class MetaSearchDialog(QDialog, BASE_CLASS):
             self.textMetadata.document().setDefaultStyleSheet(style)
             self.textMetadata.setHtml(metadata)
 
+            # clear results in Search tab
+            self.clear_results()
+
     def add_connection(self):
         """add new service"""
 
@@ -541,6 +544,11 @@ class MetaSearchDialog(QDialog, BASE_CLASS):
         self.btnNext.setEnabled(disabled)
         self.btnLast.setEnabled(disabled)
 
+    def clear_results(self):
+        """clear search results"""
+
+        self.treeRecords.clear()
+
     def record_clicked(self):
         """record clicked signal"""