diff --git a/qutebrowser/widgets/statusbar.py b/qutebrowser/widgets/statusbar.py
index 3c1696f57..1fd34e9db 100644
--- a/qutebrowser/widgets/statusbar.py
+++ b/qutebrowser/widgets/statusbar.py
@@ -181,6 +181,7 @@ class StatusBar(QWidget):
             # Only modifier pressed, don't hide yet.
             return
         self.clear_tmp_text()
+        self.clear_error()
 
     def resizeEvent(self, e):
         """Extend resizeEvent of QWidget to emit a resized signal afterwards.