diff --git a/.xinitrc b/.xinitrc
index 969ef1d..adbc3bf 100644
--- a/.xinitrc
+++ b/.xinitrc
@@ -57,6 +57,8 @@ type unclutter >/dev/null 2>&1 && unclutter &
 type compton >/dev/null 2>&1 && compton &
 # same deal with flashfocus as our active window indicator
 type flashfocus >/dev/null 2>&1 && flashfocus -l never &
+# if redshift is installed run it
+type redshift >/dev/null 2>&1 && redshift &
 
 # if sxhkd - the key-binding daemon is installed, start it up
 type sxhkd >/dev/null 2>&1 && sxhkd &