diff --git a/qutebrowser/browser/hints.py b/qutebrowser/browser/hints.py
index 278ad7d0d..be4a621a3 100644
--- a/qutebrowser/browser/hints.py
+++ b/qutebrowser/browser/hints.py
@@ -764,8 +764,10 @@ class HintManager(QObject):
                         # hidden element which matches again -> show it
                         self._show_elem(elem.label)
                 else:
-                    # element doesn't match anymore -> hide it
-                    self._hide_elem(elem.label)
+                    # element doesn't match anymore -> hide it, unless in rapid
+                    # hinting mode (see #1799)
+                    if not self._context.rapid:
+                        self._hide_elem(elem.label)
             except webelem.Error:
                 pass