diff --git a/aqt/addons.py b/aqt/addons.py
index e16262123..2bc108dfc 100644
--- a/aqt/addons.py
+++ b/aqt/addons.py
@@ -314,6 +314,8 @@ class AddonsDialog(QDialog):
         if self.addons:
             self.form.addonList.setCurrentRow(0)
 
+        self.form.addonList.repaint()
+
     def _onAddonItemSelected(self, row_int):
         try:
             addon = self.addons[row_int][1]