diff --git a/wl.c b/wl.c
index aef2f47..1134923 100644
--- a/wl.c
+++ b/wl.c
@@ -681,7 +681,7 @@ wlthread(void*)
 		if(gone){
 			wllog("another input method already has the seat");
 			releasegrab();
-			hidepopup();
+			leave();
 			wl_display_flush(display);
 			bufclear(&bufs[0]);
 			bufclear(&bufs[1]);