diff --git a/i3bar/src/ipc.c b/i3bar/src/ipc.c
index 459684ef..042e230a 100644
--- a/i3bar/src/ipc.c
+++ b/i3bar/src/ipc.c
@@ -79,6 +79,10 @@ void got_output_reply(char *reply) {
         kick_tray_clients(o_walk);
     }
 
+    if (!config.disable_ws) {
+        i3_send_msg(I3_IPC_MESSAGE_TYPE_GET_WORKSPACES, NULL);
+    }
+
     draw_bars(false);
 }