diff --git a/qutebrowser/mainwindow/statusbar/bar.py b/qutebrowser/mainwindow/statusbar/bar.py
index d1c70e35e..b48d3919c 100644
--- a/qutebrowser/mainwindow/statusbar/bar.py
+++ b/qutebrowser/mainwindow/statusbar/bar.py
@@ -279,7 +279,7 @@ class StatusBar(QWidget):
             if self._previous_widget == PreviousWidget.prompt:
                 self._stack.setCurrentWidget(self.prompt)
             elif self._previous_widget == PreviousWidget.command:
-                self._stack.setCurrentWidget(self.command)
+                self._stack.setCurrentWidget(self.cmd)
             elif self._previous_widget == PreviousWidget.none:
                 self.maybe_hide()
             else:
@@ -295,7 +295,7 @@ class StatusBar(QWidget):
     def _show_cmd_widget(self):
         """Show command widget instead of temporary text."""
         self._set_severity(Severity.normal)
-        self._previous_widget = PreviousWidget.prompt
+        self._previous_widget = PreviousWidget.command
         if self._text_pop_timer.isActive():
             self._timer_was_active = True
         self._text_pop_timer.stop()