diff --git a/src/vs/workbench/browser/parts/editor/editorPart.ts b/src/vs/workbench/browser/parts/editor/editorPart.ts
index d8250c91f15..0f868b4ad97 100644
--- a/src/vs/workbench/browser/parts/editor/editorPart.ts
+++ b/src/vs/workbench/browser/parts/editor/editorPart.ts
@@ -525,9 +525,9 @@ export class EditorPart extends Part implements IEditorGroupsService, IEditorGro
 			locationView.focus();
 		}
 
-		if (options?.activate) {
-			this.doSetGroupActive(group);
-		}
+		// if (options?.activate) {
+		// 	this.doSetGroupActive(group);
+		// }
 
 		return group;
 	}