diff --git a/bundles/openhab/metadata.py b/bundles/openhab/metadata.py
index e029a6f..cf79055 100644
--- a/bundles/openhab/metadata.py
+++ b/bundles/openhab/metadata.py
@@ -23,6 +23,7 @@ defaults = {
     },
     'backups': {
         'paths': {
+            '/usr/share/openhab/addons', # not included in openhab backup
             '/var/lib/openhab',
         },
     },