diff --git a/public/scripts/extensions/expressions/index.js b/public/scripts/extensions/expressions/index.js
index dd1f9f170..1d6cafef7 100644
--- a/public/scripts/extensions/expressions/index.js
+++ b/public/scripts/extensions/expressions/index.js
@@ -566,6 +566,11 @@ async function moduleWorker() {
         offlineMode.css('display', 'none');
     }
 
+    // Don't bother classifying if current char has no sprites and no default expressions are enabled
+    if (spriteCache[spriteFolderName].length === 0 && !extension_settings.expressions.showDefault) {
+        return;
+    }
+
     // check if last message changed
     if ((lastCharacter === context.characterId || lastCharacter === context.groupId)
         && lastMessage === currentLastMessage.mes) {
@@ -574,6 +579,7 @@ async function moduleWorker() {
 
     // API is busy
     if (inApiCall) {
+        console.debug('Classification API is busy');
         return;
     }
 
diff --git a/public/scripts/extensions/expressions/style.css b/public/scripts/extensions/expressions/style.css
index 27ed3839e..a110cacdb 100644
--- a/public/scripts/extensions/expressions/style.css
+++ b/public/scripts/extensions/expressions/style.css
@@ -49,6 +49,7 @@
     overflow: hidden;
     resize: both;
     display: flex;
+    justify-content: center;
 }
 
 #no_chat_expressions {