diff --git a/uberwriter/preview_web_view.py b/uberwriter/preview_web_view.py
index 7e02fcb..19f1c0b 100644
--- a/uberwriter/preview_web_view.py
+++ b/uberwriter/preview_web_view.py
@@ -90,6 +90,7 @@ if (canScroll && isRendered) {{
         if decision_type == WebKit2.PolicyDecisionType.NAVIGATION_ACTION and \
                 decision.get_navigation_action().is_user_gesture():
             webbrowser.open(decision.get_request().get_uri())
+            decision.ignore()       # Do not follow the link in the WebView
             return True
         return False