diff --git a/lua/lazy/core/plugin.lua b/lua/lazy/core/plugin.lua
index 91b36d3..8039b87 100644
--- a/lua/lazy/core/plugin.lua
+++ b/lua/lazy/core/plugin.lua
@@ -319,6 +319,9 @@ function Spec:fix_disabled()
     end
   end
 
+  -- check optional plugins again
+  self:fix_optional()
+
   -- rebuild any plugin specs that were modified
   self:rebuild()
 end