diff --git a/src/common/helpers.py b/src/common/helpers.py
index a5da080fd..f78140061 100644
--- a/src/common/helpers.py
+++ b/src/common/helpers.py
@@ -720,12 +720,11 @@ def sanitize_filename(filename):
 
 def allow_showing_notification(account):
 	'''is it allowed to show nofication?'''
-	if gajim.config.get('notify_on_new_message'):
-		# check OUR status and if we allow notifications for that status
-		if gajim.config.get('autopopupaway'): # always show notification
-			return True
-		if gajim.connections[account].connected in (2, 3): # we're online or chat
-			return True
+	# check OUR status and if we allow notifications for that status
+	if gajim.config.get('autopopupaway'): # always show notification
+		return True
+	if gajim.connections[account].connected in (2, 3): # we're online or chat
+		return True
 	return False
 
 def allow_popup_window(account):