diff --git a/modules/autoHide.js b/modules/autoHide.js
index f1b4fac3..410812c8 100644
--- a/modules/autoHide.js
+++ b/modules/autoHide.js
@@ -767,6 +767,9 @@ AutoHideBrowser.prototype = inherit(AutoHideBase.prototype, {
 			!utils.getTreePref('tabbar.autoShow.feedback'))
 			return;
 
+		if (aTab.pinned || aTab.hidden)
+			return;
+
 		var w = this.window;
 		if (this.delayedShowForFeedbackTimer) {
 			w.clearTimeout(this.delayedShowForFeedbackTimer);