diff --git a/kolibri/plugins/learn/assets/src/views/TopicsPage/index.vue b/kolibri/plugins/learn/assets/src/views/TopicsPage/index.vue
index 4c73c9c77f6..fdd79cf33b0 100644
--- a/kolibri/plugins/learn/assets/src/views/TopicsPage/index.vue
+++ b/kolibri/plugins/learn/assets/src/views/TopicsPage/index.vue
@@ -414,6 +414,8 @@
           // If we have skipped down the topic tree, replace to the new top level topic
           router.replace({ name: route.name, params: { ...route.params, id }, query: route.query });
           return true;
+        } else {
+          sidePanelIsOpen.value = false;
         }
       }