diff --git a/addon/__init__.py b/addon/__init__.py
index cdc840a..cd8ca2b 100644
--- a/addon/__init__.py
+++ b/addon/__init__.py
@@ -46,7 +46,11 @@ classes = [WM_MT_splash,
            OT_SelectTemplatePopup,
            CustomTemplatesPreferences]
 
+original_splash = None;
+
 def register():
+    global original_splash
+    original_splash = bpy.types.WM_MT_splash;
     for c in classes:
         bpy.utils.register_class(c)
     bpy.types.TOPBAR_MT_file_new.append(draw_file_new_templates)
@@ -55,6 +59,7 @@ def register():
 def unregister():
     for c in reversed(classes):
         bpy.utils.unregister_class(c)
+    bpy.utils.register_class(original_splash)
     bpy.types.TOPBAR_MT_file_new.remove(draw_file_new_templates)
     bpy.types.TOPBAR_MT_file_defaults.remove(draw_file_default_operators)