diff --git a/shell_client.cpp b/shell_client.cpp
index 8843a51364..4a06c66e8f 100644
--- a/shell_client.cpp
+++ b/shell_client.cpp
@@ -301,6 +301,7 @@ bool ShellClient::isShown(bool shaded_is_shown) const
 
 void ShellClient::hideClient(bool hide)
 {
+    Q_UNUSED(hide)
 }
 
 void ShellClient::maximize(MaximizeMode mode)