diff --git a/scripts/startup/bl_ui/space_view3d_toolbar.py b/scripts/startup/bl_ui/space_view3d_toolbar.py
index 572ed28c0c6..c40772d812f 100644
--- a/scripts/startup/bl_ui/space_view3d_toolbar.py
+++ b/scripts/startup/bl_ui/space_view3d_toolbar.py
@@ -712,7 +712,6 @@ class VIEW3D_PT_slots_vertex_groups(Panel):
 
 class VIEW3D_PT_mask(View3DPanel, Panel):
     bl_category = "Tool"
-    bl_context = ".imagepaint"  # dot on purpose (access from topbar)
     bl_label = "Masking"
     bl_options = {'DEFAULT_CLOSED'}