diff --git a/src/calibre/linux.py b/src/calibre/linux.py
index 8edeb4cb2d..194059540b 100644
--- a/src/calibre/linux.py
+++ b/src/calibre/linux.py
@@ -1039,6 +1039,7 @@ TryExec=calibre
 Exec=calibre --detach %F
 Icon=calibre-gui
 Categories=Office;
+X-GNOME-UsesNotifications=true
 '''