diff --git a/containment/package/contents/ui/main.qml b/containment/package/contents/ui/main.qml
index 866e12942..565528c3b 100644
--- a/containment/package/contents/ui/main.qml
+++ b/containment/package/contents/ui/main.qml
@@ -1190,6 +1190,9 @@ DragDrop.DropArea {
         }
 
         function hide(debug){
+            if (!root.titleTooltips)
+                return;
+
             activeItemHovered = false;
             hideTitleTooltipTimer.start();
         }