diff --git a/init.el b/init.el
index ce9bdbd..07c4c9d 100644
--- a/init.el
+++ b/init.el
@@ -1528,6 +1528,8 @@ search commands like `db/helm-shortcuts’."
             ;; Automatically scan for new news
             (gnus-demon-add-handler 'db/gnus-demon-scan-news-on-level-2 5 5)
 
+            (gnus-demon-init)
+
             ;; Visit group under point and immediately close it; this updates
             ;; gnus’ registry as a side-effect
             (bind-key "v u"