diff --git a/src/qt/qt_mainwindow.cpp b/src/qt/qt_mainwindow.cpp
index 4b849edd6..a5651eada 100644
--- a/src/qt/qt_mainwindow.cpp
+++ b/src/qt/qt_mainwindow.cpp
@@ -2033,5 +2033,6 @@ void MainWindow::on_actionShow_status_icons_in_fullscreen_triggered()
 {
     status_icons_fullscreen = !status_icons_fullscreen;
     ui->actionShow_status_icons_in_fullscreen->setChecked(status_icons_fullscreen);
+    config_save();
 }