diff --git a/core/main.js b/core/main.js
index 806a1c54..5bc0b5db 100644
--- a/core/main.js
+++ b/core/main.js
@@ -86,7 +86,7 @@ main._showReleaseNotes = function (details) {
             if (details.temporary !== true) {
                 chrome.tabs.create({
                     'url': chrome.extension.getURL('pages/welcome/welcome.html'),
-                    'active': false
+                    'active': true
                 });
             }
         });