diff --git a/extensions/mentions/js/src/forum/addPostMentionPreviews.js b/extensions/mentions/js/src/forum/addPostMentionPreviews.js
index dfe78afb2..76e4400da 100644
--- a/extensions/mentions/js/src/forum/addPostMentionPreviews.js
+++ b/extensions/mentions/js/src/forum/addPostMentionPreviews.js
@@ -103,7 +103,14 @@ export default function addPostMentionPreviews() {
         }
       };
 
-      $this.on('touchstart', e => e.preventDefault());
+      // On a touch (mobile) device we cannot hover the link to reveal the preview.
+      // Instead we cancel the navigation so that a click reveals the preview.
+      // Users can then click on the preview to go to the post if desired.
+      $this.on('touchend', e => {
+        if (e.cancelable) {
+          e.preventDefault();
+        }
+      });
 
       $this.add($preview).hover(
         () => {