diff --git a/modules/dock/components/applications.py b/modules/dock/components/applications.py
index aabeb62..24b6ad4 100644
--- a/modules/dock/components/applications.py
+++ b/modules/dock/components/applications.py
@@ -70,6 +70,9 @@ class Applications(Box):
             name="applications-dock", orientation=orientation_val, spacing=4, **kwargs
         )
 
+        # Initially hide the widget
+        self.hide()
+
         # Store reference to the dock instance
         self.dock_instance = dock_instance