diff --git a/aqt/tagedit.py b/aqt/tagedit.py
index 547e9055e..547e7c164 100644
--- a/aqt/tagedit.py
+++ b/aqt/tagedit.py
@@ -33,7 +33,6 @@ class TagEdit(QLineEdit):
 
     def focusInEvent(self, evt):
         QLineEdit.focusInEvent(self, evt)
-        self.showCompleter()
 
     def keyPressEvent(self, evt):
         if evt.key() in (Qt.Key_Up, Qt.Key_Down):