diff --git a/boards/views/api.py b/boards/views/api.py
--- a/boards/views/api.py
+++ b/boards/views/api.py
@@ -195,7 +195,7 @@ def api_get_stickers(request):
 
     term = request.GET.get('term')
     if term:
-        attachments = attachments.filter(alias__startswith=term)
+        attachments = attachments.filter(alias__contains=term)
 
     image_dict = [{'thumb': attachment.get_thumb_url(),
                    'alias': attachment.alias}