diff --git a/.xinitrc b/.xinitrc
index 1a7b5e2..e075a99 100644
--- a/.xinitrc
+++ b/.xinitrc
@@ -48,6 +48,8 @@ setxkbmap -option terminate:ctrl_alt_bksp
 # Needs xcape package installed. https://github.com/alols/xcape
 type xcape >/dev/null 2>&1 && xcape -e 'Control_L=Escape'
 
+# if unclutter exists start it
+type unclutter >/dev/null 2>&1 && unclutter &
 # if compton exists then we can start it as our compositor
 type compton >/dev/null 2>&1 && compton &
 # same deal with flashfocus as our active window indicator