diff --git a/plugins/badges/README.md b/plugins/badges/README.md
index 06c0e3e413..3badfd2ea1 100644
--- a/plugins/badges/README.md
+++ b/plugins/badges/README.md
@@ -89,7 +89,7 @@ This plugin requires explicit registration, so you will need to add it to your A
 
 ```ts
 // ...
-export { badgesPlugin } from '@backstage/plugin-badges';
+import { badgesPlugin } from '@backstage/plugin-badges';
 ```
 
 If you don't have a `plugins.ts` file see: [troubleshooting](#troubleshooting)