diff --git a/public/src/client/topic.js b/public/src/client/topic.js
index 478883b62e..03bdeb0736 100644
--- a/public/src/client/topic.js
+++ b/public/src/client/topic.js
@@ -175,7 +175,7 @@ define('forum/topic', [
 	}
 
 	function addPostsPreviewHandler() {
-		if (!ajaxify.data.showPostPreviewsOnHover) {
+		if (!ajaxify.data.showPostPreviewsOnHover || utils.isMobile()) {
 			return;
 		}
 		let timeoutId = 0;