diff --git a/plugins/__init__.py b/plugins/__init__.py
index 83a1ddb3..2ff3296f 100644
--- a/plugins/__init__.py
+++ b/plugins/__init__.py
@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
 # along with this program. If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
+import electrum
 from electrum.i18n import _
 
 descriptions = [