Yes, that's a "quick fix" because for some reason even though that particular modification line is active its status is not checked so it's not applied and I couldn't find a reason for that.
ps. there's another similar thing with search_threadbit template. That string is active, but status is not checked -> doesn't work which means that getdaily results are missing that status icon also.
An another one: memberaction_dropdown:
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost....&postcount=498
Edit: as fly said it above .. the reason is obvious - if the original template has changed TMS can't modify that template because the search string doesn't match (sorry if this conclusion is obvious

I'm just learning how TMS and this mod works

).
So I guess, somebody needs to update this mod to be fully compatible with the latest vB - remember... keeping vB "up-to-date" is important for security reasons. vBulletin should make this mod a core feature.