diff --git a/quickshell/Modals/PowerMenuModal.qml b/quickshell/Modals/PowerMenuModal.qml
index e4836f7d..9652ba45 100644
--- a/quickshell/Modals/PowerMenuModal.qml
+++ b/quickshell/Modals/PowerMenuModal.qml
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@ DankModal {
 
     layerNamespace: "dms:power-menu"
     keepPopoutsOpen: true
+    useOverlayLayer: true
 
     property int selectedIndex: 0
     property int selectedRow: 0