diff --git a/plug.vim b/plug.vim
index ac299a2..ff2c2a5 100644
--- a/plug.vim
+++ b/plug.vim
@@ -127,6 +127,8 @@ function! plug#begin(...)
   let g:plugs_order = []
   let s:triggers = {}
 
+  let $VIMPLUG_DIR = home
+
   call s:define_commands()
   return 1
 endfunction