diff --git a/src/vs/workbench/browser/parts/paneCompositeBar.ts b/src/vs/workbench/browser/parts/paneCompositeBar.ts
index dacce52de48..4387df1a138 100644
--- a/src/vs/workbench/browser/parts/paneCompositeBar.ts
+++ b/src/vs/workbench/browser/parts/paneCompositeBar.ts
@@ -490,7 +490,7 @@ export class PaneCompositeBar extends Disposable {
 					name: cachedViewContainer.name,
 					order: cachedViewContainer.order,
 					pinned: cachedViewContainer.pinned,
-					visible: cachedViewContainer.visible,
+					visible: cachedViewContainer.visible && !!this.getViewContainer(cachedViewContainer.id),
 				});
 			}