diff --git a/src/content.ts b/src/content.ts
index e1251957..2deb403e 100644
--- a/src/content.ts
+++ b/src/content.ts
@@ -2501,6 +2501,8 @@ function getSegmentsMessage(sponsorTimes: SponsorTime[]): string {
 }
 
 function updateActiveSegment(currentTime: number): void {
+    if (!chrome.runtime?.id) return;
+
     previewBar?.updateChapterText(sponsorTimes, sponsorTimesSubmitting, currentTime);
 
     chrome.runtime.sendMessage({