diff --git a/quickshell/Modules/Notifications/Popup/NotificationPopup.qml b/quickshell/Modules/Notifications/Popup/NotificationPopup.qml
index 93af4fe21..84a300326 100644
--- a/quickshell/Modules/Notifications/Popup/NotificationPopup.qml
+++ b/quickshell/Modules/Notifications/Popup/NotificationPopup.qml
@@ -992,7 +992,7 @@ PanelWindow {
         repeat: false
         onTriggered: {
             if (notificationData && notificationData.timer && !contextMenuActive && !hovered && !exiting && !_isDestroying)
-                notificationData.timer.restart();
+                notificationData.timer.start();
         }
     }