diff --git a/terminatorlib/titlebar.py b/terminatorlib/titlebar.py
index 6580e833..5283499c 100755
--- a/terminatorlib/titlebar.py
+++ b/terminatorlib/titlebar.py
@@ -21,6 +21,10 @@ class Titlebar(gtk.EventBox):
         """Connect the supplied function to clicking on the group icon"""
         pass
 
+    def update(self):
+        """Update our contents"""
+        pass
+
     def update_terminal_size(self, width, height):
         """Update the displayed terminal size"""
         pass