diff --git a/src/devtools/views/TabBar.js b/src/devtools/views/TabBar.js
index d5ba8c5cb6..87031f7e2c 100644
--- a/src/devtools/views/TabBar.js
+++ b/src/devtools/views/TabBar.js
@@ -68,6 +68,7 @@ export default function TabBar({
           )}
           key={id}
           onKeyDown={handleKeyDown}
+          onMouseDown={() => selectTab(id)}
           title={title || label}
         >
           <input