diff --git a/web/src/lib/components/sidebar/Sidebar.svelte b/web/src/lib/components/sidebar/Sidebar.svelte
index 54f96a5c0..6e29d796a 100644
--- a/web/src/lib/components/sidebar/Sidebar.svelte
+++ b/web/src/lib/components/sidebar/Sidebar.svelte
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@
   class:w-[min(100vw,16rem)]={sidebarStore.isOpen}
   data-testid="sidebar-parent"
   inert={isHidden}
-  use:clickOutside={{ onOutclick: closeSidebar, onEscape: closeSidebar }}
+  use:clickOutside={{ onOutclick: closeSidebar, onEscape: isExpanded ? closeSidebar : undefined }}
   use:focusTrap={{ active: isExpanded }}
 >
   <div class="flex h-max min-h-full flex-col gap-1 pe-6">