diff --git a/.i3status.conf b/.i3status.conf
index 66169e5..e968186 100644
--- a/.i3status.conf
+++ b/.i3status.conf
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ ethernet em0 {
 }
 
 wireless iwm0 {
-	format_up = "up|%signal"
+	format_up = "up|%signal|%essid"
 	format_down = "down"
 }