diff --git a/app/Http/Controllers/Settings/Categories.php b/app/Http/Controllers/Settings/Categories.php
index 8baab86e8..542be10b9 100644
--- a/app/Http/Controllers/Settings/Categories.php
+++ b/app/Http/Controllers/Settings/Categories.php
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ class Categories extends Controller
     {
         $query = Category::with('sub_categories');
 
-        if (request()->expectsJson()) {
+        if (request()->has('search')) {
             $query->withSubcategory();
         }