diff --git a/core/templates/static.area.tid b/core/templates/static.area.tid
index d235ab4ed..16c7150e6 100644
--- a/core/templates/static.area.tid
+++ b/core/templates/static.area.tid
@@ -7,3 +7,7 @@ title: $:/core/templates/static.area
 <$reveal type="match" state="$:/isEncrypted" text="yes">
 This file contains an encrypted ~TiddlyWiki. Enable ~JavaScript and enter the decryption password when prompted.
 </$reveal>
+<!-- ensure splash screen isn't shown when JS is disabled -->
+`<style>
+.tc-remove-when-wiki-loaded {display: none;}
+</style>`