diff --git a/src/backend/InvenTree/plugin/installer.py b/src/backend/InvenTree/plugin/installer.py
index bba8603080..c8a9269a7e 100644
--- a/src/backend/InvenTree/plugin/installer.py
+++ b/src/backend/InvenTree/plugin/installer.py
@@ -240,7 +240,7 @@ def install_plugin(
         url: Optional URL to install from
         version: Optional version specifier
     """
-    if not user or not user.is_superuser:
+    if user and not user.is_superuser:
         raise ValidationError(_('Only superuser accounts can administer plugins'))
 
     if settings.PLUGINS_INSTALL_DISABLED: