diff --git a/rofi_mpd/config.py b/rofi_mpd/config.py
index eafb977..a2e74f0 100644
--- a/rofi_mpd/config.py
+++ b/rofi_mpd/config.py
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@ def load_default():
         enable_disc_names=True,
         tracks_keep_open=True,
         discs_keep_open=True,
+        play_on_add=False,
         hosts=[
             dict(
                 host='localhost',
diff --git a/rofi_mpd/rofi_mpd.py b/rofi_mpd/rofi_mpd.py
index 45fab79..8502eb1 100755
--- a/rofi_mpd/rofi_mpd.py
+++ b/rofi_mpd/rofi_mpd.py
@@ -220,3 +220,7 @@ def run():
 
         else:
             client.add(track['file'])
+
+    if 'play_on_add' in config and config['play_on_add']:
+        if client.status()['state'] != 'play':
+            client.play()