diff --git a/shell/main.cpp b/shell/main.cpp
index e1dea9574..a66f0bd08 100644
--- a/shell/main.cpp
+++ b/shell/main.cpp
@@ -53,6 +53,7 @@ int main(int argc, char *argv[])
 
     KAboutData::setApplicationData(aboutData);
 
+    app.setApplicationDisplayName(i18n("Plasma"));
     app.setQuitOnLastWindowClosed(false);
     app.setWindowIcon(QIcon::fromTheme("plasma"));