diff --git a/extension/manifest.json b/extension/manifest.json
index 62fcf19..1a96795 100644
--- a/extension/manifest.json
+++ b/extension/manifest.json
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@
    ],
    "background": {
       "scripts": ["src/background.js"],
-      "persistent": false,
       "type": "module"
    },
    "browser_action": {