diff --git a/homeassistant/components/alert/manifest.json b/homeassistant/components/alert/manifest.json
index f3dcc18208c..2e27beb48e6 100644
--- a/homeassistant/components/alert/manifest.json
+++ b/homeassistant/components/alert/manifest.json
@@ -4,5 +4,8 @@
   "documentation": "https://www.home-assistant.io/components/alert",
   "requirements": [],
   "dependencies": [],
+  "after_dependencies": [
+    "notify"
+  ],
   "codeowners": []
 }