diff --git a/systray_linux.c b/systray_linux.c
index 56c6229..72694e1 100644
--- a/systray_linux.c
+++ b/systray_linux.c
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ int nativeLoop(void) {
 	global_temp_icon_file_names = g_array_new(TRUE, FALSE, sizeof(char*));
 	systray_ready();
 	gtk_main();
-	return;
+	return EXIT_SUCCESS;
 }
 
 // runs in main thread, should always return FALSE to prevent gtk to execute it again