diff --git a/torn-attribute-tracker.user.js b/torn-attribute-tracker.user.js
index a0206da..19780bf 100644
--- a/torn-attribute-tracker.user.js
+++ b/torn-attribute-tracker.user.js
@@ -356,6 +356,7 @@
       else { this.root.style.top = '20px'; this.root.style.left = '50%'; this.root.style.transform = 'translateX(-50%)'; }
     }
     _positionAnchored(rect) {
+      if (!rect) return;  // defensive: setMode may be called without a rect
       const dialogRect = this.root.getBoundingClientRect();
       let top = rect.top - dialogRect.height - 8;
       if (top < 8) top = 20;
@@ -516,8 +517,7 @@
           const el = findAnchorElement();
           if (el) {
             const rect = el.getBoundingClientRect();
-            dialog.setMode('anchored', { canAnchor: true });
-            dialog._positionAnchored(rect);
+            dialog.setMode('anchored', { canAnchor: true, rect: rect });
             if (typeof ResizeObserver !== 'undefined') {
               const ro = new ResizeObserver(function () {
                 if (prefs.mode === 'anchored') dialog._positionAnchored(el.getBoundingClientRect());