diff --git a/.xinitrc b/.xinitrc
index a9d589b2..9647e2c9 100644
--- a/.xinitrc
+++ b/.xinitrc
@@ -10,5 +10,6 @@ xset r rate 300 50 &	# Speed xrate up
 unclutter &		# Remove mouse when idle
 xcompmgr &		# xcompmgr for transparency
 dunst &			# dunst for notifications
+mpdupdate &
 
 exec i3