diff --git a/extensions/apps-menu/extension.js b/extensions/apps-menu/extension.js
index 7fada8e7..6828ebc7 100644
--- a/extensions/apps-menu/extension.js
+++ b/extensions/apps-menu/extension.js
@@ -463,6 +463,8 @@ class ApplicationsButton extends PanelMenu.Button {
     }
 
     _onDestroy() {
+        super._onDestroy();
+
         Main.overview.disconnect(this._showingId);
         Main.overview.disconnect(this._hidingId);
         appSys.disconnect(this._installedChangedId);