diff --git a/background.js b/background.js
index d0b2ab5..f4b45c1 100644
--- a/background.js
+++ b/background.js
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ function update() {
                                 text: badgeText
                             });
 
-                            if (count === notifications.length) {
+                            if (0 === notifications.length || count === notifications.length) {
                                 return;
                             }