diff --git a/qutebrowser/browser/hints.py b/qutebrowser/browser/hints.py
index 21ef5c0c4..1717cc7ef 100644
--- a/qutebrowser/browser/hints.py
+++ b/qutebrowser/browser/hints.py
@@ -701,7 +701,7 @@ class HintManager(QObject):
                         str(elems.elem).lower().startswith(filterstr)):
                     if self._is_hidden(elems.label):
                         # hidden element which matches again -> unhide it
-                        elems.label.setStyleProperty('display', 'none')
+                        elems.label.setStyleProperty('display', 'inline')
                 else:
                     # element doesn't match anymore -> hide it
                     elems.label.setStyleProperty('display', 'none')