diff --git a/plugins/scaffolder-backend-module-gitlab/package.json b/plugins/scaffolder-backend-module-gitlab/package.json
index 9864188049..d767d88370 100644
--- a/plugins/scaffolder-backend-module-gitlab/package.json
+++ b/plugins/scaffolder-backend-module-gitlab/package.json
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
     "types": "dist/index.d.ts"
   },
   "backstage": {
-    "role": "frontend-plugin"
+    "role": "backend-plugin-module"
   },
   "scripts": {
     "start": "backstage-cli package start",