diff --git a/SideBar.py b/SideBar.py
index c94300d25..e5f6e5ab6 100644
--- a/SideBar.py
+++ b/SideBar.py
@@ -19,7 +19,9 @@ def get_path(self, paths):
             return self.window.active_view().file_name()
 
     def is_visible(self, paths):
-        return len(paths) < 2
+        if paths:
+            return len(paths) < 2
+        return bool(self.window.active_view().file_name())
 
     @staticmethod
     def make_dirs_for(filename):