diff --git a/src/message.rs b/src/message.rs
index ccd41ccfe..fb89466d4 100644
--- a/src/message.rs
+++ b/src/message.rs
@@ -1934,6 +1934,7 @@ pub async fn markseen_msgs(context: &Context, msg_ids: Vec<MsgId>) -> Result<()>
             // We also don't send read receipts for contact requests.
             // Read receipts will not be sent even after accepting the chat.
             let to_id = if curr_blocked == Blocked::Not
+                && !curr_hidden
                 && curr_param.get_bool(Param::WantsMdn).unwrap_or_default()
                 && curr_param.get_cmd() == SystemMessage::Unknown
                 && context.should_send_mdns().await?