diff --git a/.changeset/wicked-mirrors-scream.md b/.changeset/wicked-mirrors-scream.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..204d3b7eac
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.changeset/wicked-mirrors-scream.md
@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+---
+'@backstage/core': patch
+---
+
+Don't use a drag & drop cursor when clicking on disabled `IconLinkVertical`.
diff --git a/packages/core/src/components/HeaderIconLinkRow/IconLinkVertical.tsx b/packages/core/src/components/HeaderIconLinkRow/IconLinkVertical.tsx
index b3e665820a..425bed3490 100644
--- a/packages/core/src/components/HeaderIconLinkRow/IconLinkVertical.tsx
+++ b/packages/core/src/components/HeaderIconLinkRow/IconLinkVertical.tsx
@@ -35,12 +35,10 @@ const useIconStyles = makeStyles(theme => ({
     justifyItems: 'center',
     gridGap: 4,
     textAlign: 'center',
-    '&:active': {
-      cursor: 'grabbing',
-    },
   },
   disabled: {
     color: 'gray',
+    cursor: 'default',
   },
   primary: {
     color: theme.palette.primary.main,