diff --git a/addons/web/static/src/core/dropdown/dropdown.js b/addons/web/static/src/core/dropdown/dropdown.js
index 9368fce9d61..5d0c90a5734 100644
--- a/addons/web/static/src/core/dropdown/dropdown.js
+++ b/addons/web/static/src/core/dropdown/dropdown.js
@@ -307,6 +307,13 @@ export class Dropdown extends Component {
         }
     }
 
+    /**
+     * Return true if both active element are same.
+     */
+    isInActiveElement() {
+        return this.ui.activeElement === this.myActiveEl;
+    }
+
     /**
      * Used to close ourself on outside click.
      *
@@ -318,7 +325,7 @@ export class Dropdown extends Component {
             return;
         }
         // Return if it's a different ui active element
-        if (this.ui.activeElement !== this.myActiveEl) {
+        if (!this.isInActiveElement()) {
             return;
         }