diff --git a/quickshell/Modules/WorkspaceOverlays/NiriOverviewOverlay.qml b/quickshell/Modules/WorkspaceOverlays/NiriOverviewOverlay.qml
index addef03f..f3515bf4 100644
--- a/quickshell/Modules/WorkspaceOverlays/NiriOverviewOverlay.qml
+++ b/quickshell/Modules/WorkspaceOverlays/NiriOverviewOverlay.qml
@@ -48,7 +48,6 @@ Scope {
                     isClosing = true;
                     return;
                 }
-                closeOverviewAfterAnim = false;
                 searchActive = false;
                 searchActiveScreen = "";
                 isClosing = false;