diff --git a/applethandle.cpp b/applethandle.cpp
index 85cb0e7ad..f0ec97837 100644
--- a/applethandle.cpp
+++ b/applethandle.cpp
@@ -557,6 +557,7 @@ void AppletHandle::startFading(FadeType anim)
     }
 
     qreal time = 250;
+    m_hoverTimer->stop();
 
     if (m_applet) {
         m_applet->removeSceneEventFilter(this);