diff --git a/web/core/views.py b/web/core/views.py
index 65c420c..af96296 100644
--- a/web/core/views.py
+++ b/web/core/views.py
@@ -175,7 +175,9 @@ def search_page(request):
 
         request.session["result_ids"] = ids
         count = len(ids)
+        # Ensure highlighter data is available BEFORE navigating to entry_view
         request.session["last_search"] = {"q": q, "fields": fields}
+        request.session.modified = True  # be explicit so it’s flushed
 
         if count:
             entry = Entry.objects.get(pk=ids[0])