diff --git a/kcmkwin/kwineffects/package/contents/ui/main.qml b/kcmkwin/kwineffects/package/contents/ui/main.qml
--- a/kcmkwin/kwineffects/package/contents/ui/main.qml
+++ b/kcmkwin/kwineffects/package/contents/ui/main.qml
@@ -39,6 +39,7 @@
         RowLayout {
             Kirigami.SearchField {
                 id: searchField
+                placeholderText: i18n("Search...")
 
                 Layout.fillWidth: true
             }