diff --git a/packages/docusaurus-theme-common/src/utils/docsUtils.tsx b/packages/docusaurus-theme-common/src/utils/docsUtils.tsx
index dfe0f24dc90c..597a5dea3e50 100644
--- a/packages/docusaurus-theme-common/src/utils/docsUtils.tsx
+++ b/packages/docusaurus-theme-common/src/utils/docsUtils.tsx
@@ -177,7 +177,7 @@ export function isVisibleSidebarItem(
       // An unlisted item remains visible if it is active
       return !item.unlisted || isActiveSidebarItem(item, activePath);
     default:
-      return false;
+      return true;
   }
 }