diff --git a/plugins/reload.lua b/plugins/reload.lua
index 5dc4a35..f6bfaef 100644
--- a/plugins/reload.lua
+++ b/plugins/reload.lua
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 
 function run(msg, matches)
+  plugins = {}
   load_plugins()
   return 'Plugins reloaded'
 end