diff --git a/corona.cpp b/corona.cpp
index fbea167a7..04e017311 100644
--- a/corona.cpp
+++ b/corona.cpp
@@ -270,6 +270,7 @@ void Corona::loadDefaultSetup()
 
     // some default applets to get a usable UI
     panel->addApplet("launcher");
+    panel->addApplet("pager");
     panel->addApplet("tasks");
     panel->addApplet("systemtray");
     panel->addApplet("notifier");