diff --git a/lua/git/log_view.lua b/lua/git/log_view.lua
index 7d90c9f..29b8f8a 100644
--- a/lua/git/log_view.lua
+++ b/lua/git/log_view.lua
@@ -95,7 +95,7 @@ function M.read_uri(buf)
     end
     repo.bind(buf, r)
 
-    util.setup_scratch(buf, { bufhidden = "delete" })
+    util.setup_scratch(buf, { bufhidden = "hide" })
     vim.bo[buf].filetype = "gitlog"
 
     attach_dispatch(buf)