diff --git a/libretro-common/queues/task_queue.c b/libretro-common/queues/task_queue.c
index c53688b6af..714b614c77 100644
--- a/libretro-common/queues/task_queue.c
+++ b/libretro-common/queues/task_queue.c
@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ static void task_queue_msg_push(unsigned prio, unsigned duration,
 
 static void task_queue_push_progress(retro_task_t *task)
 {
-   if (task->title)
+   if (task->title && !task->mute)
    {
       if (task->finished)
       {