diff --git a/.config/zathura/zathurarc b/.config/zathura/zathurarc
index 85ba559..f6f5844 100644
--- a/.config/zathura/zathurarc
+++ b/.config/zathura/zathurarc
@@ -1,3 +1,6 @@
+# Use sqlite backend - plain is deprecated
+set database sqlite
+
 # Use system clipboard for selection.
 set selection-clipboard "clipboard"