diff --git a/library/src/main/java/iammert/com/library/StatusView.java b/library/src/main/java/iammert/com/library/StatusView.java
index 6759d3b..00bd98d 100644
--- a/library/src/main/java/iammert/com/library/StatusView.java
+++ b/library/src/main/java/iammert/com/library/StatusView.java
@@ -202,7 +202,7 @@ public void setStatus(final Status status) {
         }
 
         handler.removeCallbacksAndMessages(null);
-        if (status == Status.COMPLETE)
+        if (status == Status.COMPLETE && hideOnComplete)
             handler.postDelayed(autoDismissOnComplete, DISMISS_ON_COMPLETE_DELAY);
     }
     /**