diff --git a/external.sh b/external.sh
index ac843da..3bd91fb 100755
--- a/external.sh
+++ b/external.sh
@@ -22,6 +22,9 @@ floats=$(bspc query -N -n .floating -d .focused | wc -l)
 xdotool windowmove --sync $wid $(( 50 + 50 * floats )) y
 
 case "$role" in
+	messageWindow)
+		echo "state=floating"
+		;;
 	WM_FORCE_FLOATING)
 		echo "state=floating"
 		;;