diff --git a/shell/plugins/background/Background.qml b/shell/plugins/background/Background.qml
index f33cb136..451d93b0 100644
--- a/shell/plugins/background/Background.qml
+++ b/shell/plugins/background/Background.qml
@@ -151,13 +151,6 @@ Item {
     }
   }
 
-  Timer {
-    interval: 100
-    running: true
-    repeat: true
-    onTriggered: root.refreshBackground()
-  }
-
   Timer {
     id: pendingThemeFallbackTimer
     interval: 300