diff --git a/default/mako/core.ini b/default/mako/core.ini
index 927d8d40..0c9a46e8 100644
--- a/default/mako/core.ini
+++ b/default/mako/core.ini
@@ -18,6 +18,7 @@ invisible=false
 
 [urgency=critical]
 default-timeout=0
+layer=overlay
 
 [summary~="Setup Wi-Fi"]
 on-button-left=exec sh -c 'omarchy-notification-dismiss "Setup Wi-Fi"; omarchy-launch-wifi'