diff --git a/timer.py b/timer.py
index 57f26c3..459ffd3 100755
--- a/timer.py
+++ b/timer.py
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ import datetime
 from tkinter import Tk, CENTER, Label
 import click
 import typing as t
+import os
 
 DELTASECONDS = "+%Ss"
 DELTAMINUTES = "+%Mm"
@@ -83,7 +84,8 @@ def main(enddate):
     root.bind("<Configure>", resize)
     root.bind("<Escape>", lambda x: root.destroy())
     root.after(1, update)
-    root.wm_attributes("-type", "splash")
+    if os.environ.get("XDG_CURRENT_DESKTOP", "") == "i3":
+        root.wm_attributes("-type", "splash")
     root.mainloop()