diff --git a/modules/config/default/autoload/search.el b/modules/config/default/autoload/search.el
index 2a9848a3c..047333ffa 100644
--- a/modules/config/default/autoload/search.el
+++ b/modules/config/default/autoload/search.el
@@ -98,7 +98,7 @@ If prefix ARG is set, include ignored/hidden files."
   "Search current project for symbol at point.
 If prefix ARG is set, prompt for a known project to search from."
   (interactive
-   (list (doom-pcre-quote (or (doom-thing-at-point-or-region) ""))
+   (list (or (doom-thing-at-point-or-region) "")
          (let ((projectile-project-root nil))
            (if current-prefix-arg
                (if-let (projects (projectile-relevant-known-projects))