diff --git a/qutebrowser/browser/commands.py b/qutebrowser/browser/commands.py
index c87672ee2..2f78fc697 100644
--- a/qutebrowser/browser/commands.py
+++ b/qutebrowser/browser/commands.py
@@ -1984,6 +1984,5 @@ class CommandDispatcher:
             tab: Open in a new tab.
             window: Open in a new window.
         """
-        url = url.rstrip('\n')
         if bg or tab or window or url != old_url:
             self.openurl(url=url, bg=bg, tab=tab, window=window)