diff --git a/quickshell/Modules/WorkspaceOverlays/NiriOverviewOverlay.qml b/quickshell/Modules/WorkspaceOverlays/NiriOverviewOverlay.qml
index 30d15d44..111ce5c2 100644
--- a/quickshell/Modules/WorkspaceOverlays/NiriOverviewOverlay.qml
+++ b/quickshell/Modules/WorkspaceOverlays/NiriOverviewOverlay.qml
@@ -41,6 +41,15 @@ Scope {
         }
     }
 
+    Connections {
+        target: PopoutService.spotlightModal
+        function onSpotlightOpenChanged() {
+            if (PopoutService.spotlightModal?.spotlightOpen && searchActive) {
+                hideSpotlight()
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
     Loader {
         id: niriOverlayLoader
         active: overlayActive