diff --git a/extensions/workspace-indicator/extension.js b/extensions/workspace-indicator/extension.js
index 6ed57762..fb86ce5d 100644
--- a/extensions/workspace-indicator/extension.js
+++ b/extensions/workspace-indicator/extension.js
@@ -84,6 +84,7 @@ let WindowPreview = GObject.registerClass({
     _relayout() {
         let monitor = Main.layoutManager.findIndexForActor(this);
         this.visible = monitor === this._window.get_monitor() &&
+            this._window.window_type !== Meta.WindowType.DESKTOP &&
             this._window.showing_on_its_workspace();
 
         if (!this.visible)