diff --git a/src/shell/panelview.cpp b/src/shell/panelview.cpp
index 2158dc6a5..c96bb6782 100644
--- a/src/shell/panelview.cpp
+++ b/src/shell/panelview.cpp
@@ -644,7 +644,7 @@ void PanelView::updateStruts()
 
     if (m_visibilityMode == NormalPanel) {
         const QRect thisScreen = corona()->screenGeometry(containment()->screen());
-        const QRect wholeScreen = screen()->availableGeometry();
+        const QRect wholeScreen = screen()->virtualGeometry();
 
         //Extended struts against a screen edge near to another screen are really harmful, so windows maximized under the panel is a lesser pain
         //TODO: force "windows can cover" in those cases?