diff --git a/lib/browser/init.js b/lib/browser/init.js
index 5e4fbf28199..8153cb904a2 100644
--- a/lib/browser/init.js
+++ b/lib/browser/init.js
@@ -162,8 +162,8 @@ require('./api/protocol')
 // Set main startup script of the app.
 const mainStartupScript = packageJson.main || 'index.js'
 
-// Workaround for electron/electron#5050
-if (process.platform === 'linux' && process.env.XDG_CURRENT_DESKTOP === 'Pantheon') {
+// Workaround for electron/electron#5050 and electron/electron#9046
+if (process.platform === 'linux' && ['Pantheon', 'Unity:Unity7'].includes(process.env.XDG_CURRENT_DESKTOP)) {
   process.env.XDG_CURRENT_DESKTOP = 'Unity'
 }