diff --git a/ext/bg/js/ankiconnect.js b/ext/bg/js/ankiconnect.js
index 9de17159..d17f3268 100644
--- a/ext/bg/js/ankiconnect.js
+++ b/ext/bg/js/ankiconnect.js
@@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ class AnkiConnect {
                 }
 
                 if (xhr.responseText) {
-                    resolve(JSON.parse(resp));
+                    resolve(JSON.parse(xhr.responseText));
                 } else {
                     reject('unable to connect to plugin');
                 }