diff --git a/shell/dock/AppletDock.qml b/shell/dock/AppletDock.qml
index c245147..aad19e7 100644
--- a/shell/dock/AppletDock.qml
+++ b/shell/dock/AppletDock.qml
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ PanelWindow {
 
     property bool _winVisible: false
 
-    WlrLayershell.layer: S.DockState.mode === "pinned" ? WlrLayer.Top : WlrLayer.Overlay
+    WlrLayershell.layer: S.DockState.mode === "pinned" ? WlrLayer.Bottom : WlrLayer.Overlay
     WlrLayershell.exclusiveZone: S.DockState.mode === "pinned" ? _dockWidth : 0
     WlrLayershell.namespace: "nova-dock"