diff --git a/src/plasma/plasma.h b/src/plasma/plasma.h
--- a/src/plasma/plasma.h
+++ b/src/plasma/plasma.h
@@ -255,6 +255,7 @@
         NeedsAttentionStatus = 3, /**< The Item needs attention **/
         RequiresAttentionStatus = 4, /**< The Item needs persistent attention **/
         AcceptingInputStatus = 5, /**< The Item is accepting input **/
+        //FIXME KF6: this should be the smallest status
         HiddenStatus = 6    /**< The Item will be hidden totally  **/
     };
     Q_ENUM(ItemStatus)
diff --git a/src/plasma/private/containment_p.cpp b/src/plasma/private/containment_p.cpp
--- a/src/plasma/private/containment_p.cpp
+++ b/src/plasma/private/containment_p.cpp
@@ -123,7 +123,9 @@
         }
     }
 
-    q->setStatus(appletStatus);
+    if (appletStatus > q->status() && appletStatus != Plasma::Types::HiddenStatus) {
+        q->setStatus(appletStatus);
+    }
 }
 
 void ContainmentPrivate::triggerShowAddWidgets()