diff --git a/js/ui/realms/realmManager.js b/js/ui/realms/realmManager.js
index 6a2970ae0..03775d666 100644
--- a/js/ui/realms/realmManager.js
+++ b/js/ui/realms/realmManager.js
@@ -34,6 +34,9 @@ export const RealmManager = class {
             Main.overview.dash._queueRedisplay();
             this._realmIndicator.update();
         });
+        realms.connect('notify::current-realm', () => {
+            this._realmIndicator.update();
+        });
 
         this._switchAnimation = new RealmSwitcher.ContextSwitchAnimationController(this._realmIndicator);