diff --git a/lib/utils/plugin-state-helpers.cpp b/lib/utils/plugin-state-helpers.cpp
index 5a0980b7..c4b9a775 100644
--- a/lib/utils/plugin-state-helpers.cpp
+++ b/lib/utils/plugin-state-helpers.cpp
@@ -101,7 +101,7 @@ bool HighlightUIElementsEnabled()
 
 bool OBSIsShuttingDown()
 {
-	return GetSwitcher()->obsIsShuttingDown;
+	return GetSwitcher() && GetSwitcher()->obsIsShuttingDown;
 }
 
 bool InitialLoadIsComplete()