diff --git a/searx/static/themes/simple/js/oneko.js b/searx/static/themes/simple/js/oneko.js
index 6c3754e6e..60f69d4df 100644
--- a/searx/static/themes/simple/js/oneko.js
+++ b/searx/static/themes/simple/js/oneko.js
@@ -105,18 +105,18 @@
 
     document.body.appendChild(nekoEl);
 
-    // Attach event listeners for both desktop and mobile
+    // Desktop: Track mouse movement
     document.addEventListener('mousemove', function (event) {
       mousePosX = event.clientX;
       mousePosY = event.clientY;
     });
 
+    // Mobile: Track touch movement (including during scrolling)
     document.addEventListener('touchmove', function (event) {
-      // Use the first touch point (primary touch)
-      const touch = event.touches[0];
+      const touch = event.touches[0]; // Use the first touch point
       mousePosX = touch.clientX;
       mousePosY = touch.clientY;
-    }, { passive: false }); // Allow preventing default if needed
+    }, { passive: true });
 
     window.requestAnimationFrame(onAnimationFrame);
   }