diff --git a/examples/gmail/gmail.py b/examples/gmail/gmail.py
index ad59c894..0cdc0951 100755
--- a/examples/gmail/gmail.py
+++ b/examples/gmail/gmail.py
@@ -19,6 +19,7 @@ class GMailActivity(Activity):
 		geckoembed.set_profile_path(profile_path)
 		self.set_tab_text("Mail")
 		self.set_tab_icon(name="stock_mail")
+		self.set_show_tab_icon(True)
 
 		plug = self.gtk_plug()