diff --git a/cordova/plugins/StatusBar.d.ts b/cordova/plugins/StatusBar.d.ts
index 8b52996267..599408e7b0 100644
--- a/cordova/plugins/StatusBar.d.ts
+++ b/cordova/plugins/StatusBar.d.ts
@@ -73,3 +73,5 @@ interface StatusBar {
     */
     isVisible: boolean;
 }
+
+declare var StatusBar: StatusBar;