diff --git a/js/perf/core.js b/js/perf/core.js
index cc41c5867..86f2c849e 100644
--- a/js/perf/core.js
+++ b/js/perf/core.js
@@ -115,10 +115,10 @@ function run() {
 
     for (let i = 0; i < 2; i++) {
         Scripting.scriptEvent('applicationsShowStart');
-        Main.overview._viewSelector.switchTab('applications');
+        Main.overview._dash.showAppsButton.checked = true;
         yield Scripting.waitLeisure();
         Scripting.scriptEvent('applicationsShowDone');
-        Main.overview._viewSelector.switchTab('windows');
+        Main.overview._dash.showAppsButton.checked = false;
         yield Scripting.waitLeisure();
     }
 }