diff --git a/snap/snapcraft.template.yaml b/snap/snapcraft.template.yaml
index fdff1562be..90b1af4fe1 100644
--- a/snap/snapcraft.template.yaml
+++ b/snap/snapcraft.template.yaml
@@ -64,6 +64,8 @@ apps:
       # are used and do not fall back to Notification Area applets
       # or disappear completely.
       XDG_CURRENT_DESKTOP: Unity
+      # Fallback to XWayland if running in a Wayland session.
+      DISABLE_WAYLAND: 1
     plugs:
       - avahi-observe
       - browser-support