diff --git a/quickshell/Modules/Plugins/DesktopPluginWrapper.qml b/quickshell/Modules/Plugins/DesktopPluginWrapper.qml
index e6c3d008..c7a5c766 100644
--- a/quickshell/Modules/Plugins/DesktopPluginWrapper.qml
+++ b/quickshell/Modules/Plugins/DesktopPluginWrapper.qml
@@ -351,6 +351,7 @@ Item {
         Loader {
             id: contentLoader
             anchors.fill: parent
+            active: root.widgetEnabled && root.activeComponent !== null
             sourceComponent: root.activeComponent
 
             function reloadComponent() {