diff --git a/source/wp-content/themes/wporg-parent-2021/sass/page/_404.scss b/source/wp-content/themes/wporg-parent-2021/sass/page/_404.scss
index 535142d1..c6356c28 100644
--- a/source/wp-content/themes/wporg-parent-2021/sass/page/_404.scss
+++ b/source/wp-content/themes/wporg-parent-2021/sass/page/_404.scss
@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ body.error404 {
 			width: 100vw;
 			height: 100vh;
 			overflow: hidden;
+			z-index: -1;
 
 			> p {
 				display: none;