diff --git a/attached_assets/targeted_element_1758478351483.png b/attached_assets/targeted_element_1758478351483.png
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diff --git a/backend/templates/components/layout/enhanced_header.html b/backend/templates/components/layout/enhanced_header.html
index 6def9733..16e4d89c 100644
--- a/backend/templates/components/layout/enhanced_header.html
+++ b/backend/templates/components/layout/enhanced_header.html
@@ -134,7 +134,7 @@ Includes: Browse menu, advanced search, theme toggle, user dropdown, mobile menu
     <!-- Center Search Bar -->
     <div class="hidden md:flex flex-1 min-w-0 justify-center">
       <!-- Enhanced Search -->
-      <div class="relative w-full min-w-0 max-w-xl lg:max-w-xl" x-data="searchComponent">
+      <div class="relative w-full min-w-0 max-w-xl lg:max-w-2xl" x-data="searchComponent">
         <div class="relative">
           <i class="fas fa-search absolute left-3 top-1/2 transform -translate-y-1/2 h-4 w-4 text-muted-foreground"></i>
           <input