diff --git a/gerrit-widget/gerrit.lua b/gerrit-widget/gerrit.lua
index 682eb0f..b0676db 100644
--- a/gerrit-widget/gerrit.lua
+++ b/gerrit-widget/gerrit.lua
@@ -51,6 +51,7 @@ local function worker(user_args)
 
     local popup = awful.popup{
         ontop = true,
+        hide_on_right_click = true,
         visible = false,
         shape = gears.shape.rounded_rect,
         border_width = 1,