Bug title:Menu Bar Hover Effect Not Working Properly #3132
Description
Search before asking
- I had searched in the issues and found no similar issues.
Operating System
- macOS
- Windows
- Linux
Operating System Version
Ubuntu 25.04
It happens on the web browser too?
No, it just happens on the Desktop app
Rocket.Chat Desktop App Version
4.9.1
Rocket.Chat Server Version
7.13
Describe the bug
The hover effect on the menu bar (settings menu dropdown in the sidebar) doesn't work consistently.
It requires an initial click to activate hover behaviour, and the hover state is lost when clicking
elsewhere on the page.This creates an inconsistent and confusing user experience
Screencast.From.2025-11-03.15-50-06.webm
How to Reproduce
- Launch the Rocket.Chat Desktop App
Build and start: yarn build && yarn start
- Observe the menu bar (likely the sidebar with server/options menus)
Try hovering over menu items with dropdowns
3.Expected vs Actual Behavior:
Bug: Hover does NOT trigger dropdowns on first interaction
You must click on a menu item first
4.After clicking once:
Hover starts working - dropdowns appear on mouse hover
This continues working temporarily
- Click somewhere else on the page (outside the menu)
Bug returns: Hover stops working again
Must click a menu item again to re-enable hover
Describe your Expected behavior
The dropdown menu should consistently appear when hovering over the menu icon, without requiring an initial click to "activate" the hover state. The hover behavior should remain functional regardless of clicks elsewhere on the page.
Anything else
How often does this problem occur?
Every time
-I also discussed this in the community and was advised to open an issue. It was mentioned that the behavior might be intentional, but I wanted to clarify this and ensure that it’s working as intended.