diff --git a/src/utils/handle-content-links.js b/src/utils/handle-content-links.js
index 153cae15..792dbf3e 100644
--- a/src/utils/handle-content-links.js
+++ b/src/utils/handle-content-links.js
@@ -45,7 +45,9 @@ function handleContentLinks(opts) {
     } else if (states.unfurledLinks[target.href]?.url) {
       e.preventDefault();
       e.stopPropagation();
-      states.prevLocation = location;
+      states.prevLocation = {
+        pathname: location.hash.replace(/^#/, ''),
+      };
       location.hash = `#${states.unfurledLinks[target.href].url}`;
     }
   };