diff --git a/nixos/modules/i18n/input-method/ibus.nix b/nixos/modules/i18n/input-method/ibus.nix
index 4d5535d63e3e..41b88e4088c0 100644
--- a/nixos/modules/i18n/input-method/ibus.nix
+++ b/nixos/modules/i18n/input-method/ibus.nix
@@ -25,7 +25,9 @@ let
       Type=Application
       Exec=${ibusPackage}/bin/ibus-daemon --daemonize --xim ${impanel}
       # GNOME will launch ibus using systemd
-      NotShowIn=GNOME;
+      # ibus complains loudly when launched from this autoStart file under KDE
+      # KDE will launch ibus from kwin if enabled in keyboard -> virtual keyboard
+      NotShowIn=GNOME;KDE;
     '';
   };
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