diff --git a/applets/systemtray/package/contents/ui/items/PlasmoidItem.qml b/applets/systemtray/package/contents/ui/items/PlasmoidItem.qml
--- a/applets/systemtray/package/contents/ui/items/PlasmoidItem.qml
+++ b/applets/systemtray/package/contents/ui/items/PlasmoidItem.qml
@@ -36,6 +36,7 @@
     mainItem: applet && applet.toolTipItem ? applet.toolTipItem : null
     textFormat: applet ? applet.toolTipTextFormat : ""
     status: applet ? applet.status : PlasmaCore.Types.NoStatus
+    active: root.activeApplet != applet
 
     onClicked: {
         if (applet) {