diff --git a/osu.Game/Graphics/UserInterface/OsuTabItem.cs b/osu.Game/Graphics/UserInterface/OsuTabItem.cs
index c34ea09e2c..acfca1b67b 100644
--- a/osu.Game/Graphics/UserInterface/OsuTabItem.cs
+++ b/osu.Game/Graphics/UserInterface/OsuTabItem.cs
@@ -47,6 +47,8 @@ public override bool Active
             get { return base.Active; }
             set
             {
+                if (Active == value) return;
+
                 if (value)
                     fadeActive();
                 else