diff --git a/ewmh.c b/ewmh.c
index 5574e48c..2fb48a44 100644
--- a/ewmh.c
+++ b/ewmh.c
@@ -570,11 +570,6 @@ ewmh_client_check_hints(client_t *c)
                 c->type = MAX(c->type, WINDOW_TYPE_TOOLBAR);
             else if(state[i] == _NET_WM_WINDOW_TYPE_UTILITY)
                 c->type = MAX(c->type, WINDOW_TYPE_UTILITY);
-
-            if(c->type != WINDOW_TYPE_NORMAL
-               && c->type != WINDOW_TYPE_DESKTOP
-               && !c->transient_for)
-                client_setabove(c, true);
     }
 
     p_delete(&reply);