diff --git a/extensions/workspace-indicator/workspaceIndicator.js b/extensions/workspace-indicator/workspaceIndicator.js
index 0538e6b2..594a9e51 100644
--- a/extensions/workspace-indicator/workspaceIndicator.js
+++ b/extensions/workspace-indicator/workspaceIndicator.js
@@ -388,8 +388,9 @@ export class WorkspaceIndicator extends PanelMenu.Button {
     }
 
     _getStatusText() {
+        const {nWorkspaces} = global.workspace_manager;
         const current = this._currentWorkspace + 1;
-        return `${current}`;
+        return `${current} / ${nWorkspaces}`;
     }
 
     _updateMenuLabels() {