diff --git a/web/src/read_receipts.js b/web/src/read_receipts.js
index f059ddb853..c45003dfed 100644
--- a/web/src/read_receipts.js
+++ b/web/src/read_receipts.js
@@ -10,7 +10,6 @@ import * as loading from "./loading";
 import * as message_store from "./message_store";
 import * as overlays from "./overlays";
 import * as people from "./people";
-import * as popovers from "./popovers";
 import * as ui_report from "./ui_report";
 
 export function show_user_list(message_id) {
@@ -79,9 +78,5 @@ export function show_user_list(message_id) {
                 });
             }
         },
-        on_hide() {
-            // Ensure any user info popovers are closed
-            popovers.hide_all();
-        },
     });
 }