diff --git a/frontend/src/routes/+layout.svelte b/frontend/src/routes/+layout.svelte
index 284a760..259c087 100644
--- a/frontend/src/routes/+layout.svelte
+++ b/frontend/src/routes/+layout.svelte
@@ -607,7 +607,7 @@
 			style="padding-bottom: calc(4rem + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px));">
 
 			<!-- Always-visible topbar — search + utilities + primary CTA -->
-			<div class="topbar px-4 md:px-8 pt-4 md:pt-6">
+			<div class="topbar px-4 md:px-8">
 				<div class="topbar-glass">
 					<button type="button" class="topbar-search" onclick={() => openSearch?.()}>
 						<NavIcon name="mdiMagnify" size={16} />