diff --git a/applets/kicker/package/contents/ui/CompactRepresentation.qml b/applets/kicker/package/contents/ui/CompactRepresentation.qml
--- a/applets/kicker/package/contents/ui/CompactRepresentation.qml
+++ b/applets/kicker/package/contents/ui/CompactRepresentation.qml
@@ -84,6 +84,8 @@
 
         active: mouseArea.containsMouse && !justOpenedTimer.running
 
+        smooth: true
+
         roundToIconSize: !useCustomButtonImage
 
         onSourceChanged: updateSizeHints()