diff --git a/mediagoblin/tools/template.py b/mediagoblin/tools/template.py
index 3cc058c9..fa290611 100644
--- a/mediagoblin/tools/template.py
+++ b/mediagoblin/tools/template.py
@@ -94,6 +94,8 @@ def get_jinja_env(template_loader, locale):
     ## but it needs to add stuff to the context.  This is THE WRONG WAY TO DO IT
     from mediagoblin import notifications
     template_env.globals['get_notifications'] = notifications.get_notifications
+    template_env.globals[
+        'get_notification_count'] = notifications.get_notification_count
     template_env.globals[
         'get_comment_subscription'] = notifications.get_comment_subscription