diff --git a/gitlab-widget/gitlab.lua b/gitlab-widget/gitlab.lua
index 5d771b9..ff4cd22 100644
--- a/gitlab-widget/gitlab.lua
+++ b/gitlab-widget/gitlab.lua
@@ -86,6 +86,7 @@ end
 
 local popup = awful.popup{
     ontop = true,
+    hide_on_right_click = true,
     visible = false,
     shape = gears.shape.rounded_rect,
     border_width = 1,