diff --git a/modules/both/i3/i3status-rust.nix b/modules/both/i3/i3status-rust.nix
index bc5c819..c354981 100644
--- a/modules/both/i3/i3status-rust.nix
+++ b/modules/both/i3/i3status-rust.nix
@@ -47,10 +47,7 @@
             (
               lib.mkIf
               (!osConfig.host.isVm)
-              {
-                block = "backlight";
-                missing_format = "";
-              }
+              {block = "backlight";}
             )
             (
               lib.mkIf (osConfig.host.isLaptop)