diff --git a/Bar/Modules/Applauncher.qml b/Bar/Modules/Applauncher.qml
index 8bbcc88e..086fef72 100644
--- a/Bar/Modules/Applauncher.qml
+++ b/Bar/Modules/Applauncher.qml
@@ -210,6 +210,11 @@ PanelWithOverlay {
             root.selectedIndex = 0;
         }
 
+        // Prevent closing when clicking in the panel bg
+        MouseArea {
+            anchors.fill: parent
+        }
+
         Rectangle {
             id: root
             width: 460