diff --git a/data/static/js/bits/thread.js b/data/static/js/bits/thread.js
index e4847f9..dd897fe 100644
--- a/data/static/js/bits/thread.js
+++ b/data/static/js/bits/thread.js
@@ -175,5 +175,6 @@ export function enableReactionMenuButton(_, __, el) {
 }
 
 export function enableReactionButtons(_, __, el) {
+  if (!el) return;
   el.disabled = false;
 }