closes #2965

public/src/client/unread.js

@@ -124,9 +124,11 @@ define('forum/unread', ['forum/recent', 'topicSelect', 'forum/infinitescroll', '
 
 	function createCategoryLinks(categories) {
 		for (var i=0; i<categories.length; ++i) {
+			if (!categories[i].link) {
 				createCategoryLink(categories[i]);
 			}
 		}
+	}
 
 	function createCategoryLink(category) {
 		var link = $('<a role="menuitem" href="#"></a>');