diff --git a/ext/bg/js/yomichan.js b/ext/bg/js/yomichan.js
index 05da4007..a66c1244 100644
--- a/ext/bg/js/yomichan.js
+++ b/ext/bg/js/yomichan.js
@@ -29,6 +29,10 @@ class Yomichan {
 
             chrome.runtime.onMessage.addListener(this.onMessage.bind(this));
             chrome.browserAction.onClicked.addListener(this.onBrowserAction.bind(this));
+
+            if (this.options.loadOnStartup) {
+                this.updateState('loading');
+            }
         });
     }