diff --git a/pikit-web/assets/releases.js b/pikit-web/assets/releases.js
index 3eff2d1..99f8c06 100644
--- a/pikit-web/assets/releases.js
+++ b/pikit-web/assets/releases.js
@@ -226,8 +226,11 @@ export function initReleaseUI({ showToast, showBusy, hideBusy, confirmAction })
       loadReleaseStatus(true);
     });
     releaseClose?.addEventListener("click", () => releaseModal?.classList.add("hidden"));
+    // Do not allow dismiss by clicking backdrop (consistency with other modals)
     releaseModal?.addEventListener("click", (e) => {
-      if (e.target === releaseModal) releaseModal.classList.add("hidden");
+      if (e.target === releaseModal) {
+        e.stopPropagation();
+      }
     });
 
     releaseCheckBtn?.addEventListener("click", async () => {