diff --git a/lnbits/core/services/extensions.py b/lnbits/core/services/extensions.py
index bf89c9fa..0f85064a 100644
--- a/lnbits/core/services/extensions.py
+++ b/lnbits/core/services/extensions.py
@@ -73,11 +73,13 @@ async def uninstall_extension(ext_id: str):
 async def activate_extension(ext: Extension):
     core_app_extra.register_new_ext_routes(ext)
     await update_installed_extension_state(ext_id=ext.code, active=True)
+    await start_extension_background_work(ext.code)
 
 
 async def deactivate_extension(ext_id: str):
     settings.deactivate_extension_paths(ext_id)
     await update_installed_extension_state(ext_id=ext_id, active=False)
+    await stop_extension_background_work(ext_id)
 
 
 async def stop_extension_background_work(ext_id: str) -> bool: