diff --git a/applets/notifications/package/contents/ui/NotificationPopup.qml b/applets/notifications/package/contents/ui/NotificationPopup.qml
--- a/applets/notifications/package/contents/ui/NotificationPopup.qml
+++ b/applets/notifications/package/contents/ui/NotificationPopup.qml
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@
     }
 
     onYChanged: {
-        if (visible) {
+        if (visible && !notificationItem.dragging) {
             notificationTimer.restart();
         }
     }