diff --git a/modules/juce_gui_basics/windows/juce_AlertWindow.cpp b/modules/juce_gui_basics/windows/juce_AlertWindow.cpp
index 19c9468829..633baed8ba 100644
--- a/modules/juce_gui_basics/windows/juce_AlertWindow.cpp
+++ b/modules/juce_gui_basics/windows/juce_AlertWindow.cpp
@@ -593,6 +593,8 @@ private:
 
         jassert (alertBox != nullptr); // you have to return one of these!
 
+        alertBox-> setAlwaysOnTop (true);
+
        #if JUCE_MODAL_LOOPS_PERMITTED
         if (modal)
         {