diff --git a/applets/manage-inputmethod/metadata.desktop b/applets/manage-inputmethod/metadata.desktop
index 756fe1288..8d4b6cd16 100644
--- a/applets/manage-inputmethod/metadata.desktop
+++ b/applets/manage-inputmethod/metadata.desktop
@@ -70,3 +70,5 @@ X-KDE-PluginInfo-Category=Accessibility
 X-KDE-PluginInfo-License=GPL-2.0+
 X-KDE-PluginInfo-EnabledByDefault=true
 X-KDE-FormFactors=tablet,handset,desktop
+X-Plasma-NotificationArea=true
+X-Plasma-NotificationAreaCategory=SystemServices