diff --git a/mu-plugins/blocks/query-filter/src/view.js b/mu-plugins/blocks/query-filter/src/view.js
index 7f81f5c7..7d8bba42 100644
--- a/mu-plugins/blocks/query-filter/src/view.js
+++ b/mu-plugins/blocks/query-filter/src/view.js
@@ -87,6 +87,11 @@ const { actions } = store( 'wporg/query-filter', {
 		},
 		handleKeydown: ( event ) => {
 			const context = getContext();
+			// Only handle key events if the dropdown is open.
+			if ( ! context.isOpen ) {
+				return;
+			}
+
 			// If Escape close the dropdown.
 			if ( event.key === 'Escape' ) {
 				actions.closeDropdown();