diff --git a/gtk/inspector/inspect-button.c b/gtk/inspector/inspect-button.c
index 837a177368..ce74517ae9 100644
--- a/gtk/inspector/inspect-button.c
+++ b/gtk/inspector/inspect-button.c
@@ -168,7 +168,6 @@ handle_event (GtkInspectorWindow *iw, GdkEvent *event)
             break;
           }
 
-        clear_flash (iw);
         start_flash (iw, widget);
       }
       break;