diff --git a/src/zen/workspaces/ZenWorkspaces.mjs b/src/zen/workspaces/ZenWorkspaces.mjs
index 7af3821db..861a7ae3b 100644
--- a/src/zen/workspaces/ZenWorkspaces.mjs
+++ b/src/zen/workspaces/ZenWorkspaces.mjs
@@ -523,7 +523,7 @@ class nsZenWorkspaces {
 
   _handleAppCommand(event) {
     // note: Dont use this._hoveringSidebar as it's not as reliable as checking for :hover
-    if (!this.workspaceEnabled || !this._hoveringSidebar) {
+    if (!this.workspaceEnabled || !gNavToolbox.matches(":hover")) {
       return;
     }