diff --git a/qml/Stage/Stage.qml b/qml/Stage/Stage.qml
index 7ddc9966d4..21a30b5661 100644
--- a/qml/Stage/Stage.qml
+++ b/qml/Stage/Stage.qml
@@ -2200,6 +2200,12 @@ FocusScope {
             }
         }
 
+        onDropped: {
+            if (!priv.sideStageDelegate) {
+                sideStage.hide();
+            }
+        }
+
         Component {
             id: dragComponent
             SurfaceContainer {