diff --git a/index.html b/index.html
index 103bf95..1a4e953 100644
--- a/index.html
+++ b/index.html
@@ -651,6 +651,7 @@
         }
         function renderSearchedAddressList() {
             compactIDB.readAllData('contacts').then(contacts => {
+                if (!getRef('searched_addresses_list')) return
                 if (Object.keys(contacts).length === 0) {
                     renderElem(getRef('searched_addresses_list'), html`<li class="flex align-center justify-center">
                         <p>Your searched addresses will appear here for easier access in future.</p>