diff --git a/qutebrowser/browser/curcommand.py b/qutebrowser/browser/curcommand.py
index e3eb9f325..0761c749e 100644
--- a/qutebrowser/browser/curcommand.py
+++ b/qutebrowser/browser/curcommand.py
@@ -194,8 +194,11 @@ class CurCommandDispatcher(QObject):
             target: Where to open the links.
         """
         widget = self._tabs.currentWidget()
-        widget.hintmanager.start(widget.page_.currentFrame(), widget.url(),
-                                 mode, target)
+        frame = widget.page_.currentFrame()
+        if frame is None:
+            message.error("No frame focused!")
+        else:
+            widget.hintmanager.start(frame, widget.url(), mode, target)
 
     @pyqtSlot(str)
     def handle_hint_key(self, keystr):