diff --git a/backend/src/main/java/net/momirealms/customnameplates/backend/feature/tag/TagRendererImpl.java b/backend/src/main/java/net/momirealms/customnameplates/backend/feature/tag/TagRendererImpl.java
index 17d6120f..7a5b872e 100644
--- a/backend/src/main/java/net/momirealms/customnameplates/backend/feature/tag/TagRendererImpl.java
+++ b/backend/src/main/java/net/momirealms/customnameplates/backend/feature/tag/TagRendererImpl.java
@@ -76,6 +76,8 @@ public boolean isValid() {
 
     @Override
     public void onTick() {
+        if (!isValid()) return;
+
         Set<CNPlayer> playersToUpdatePassengers = new ObjectOpenHashSet<>();
         Set<CNPlayer> tagTranslationUpdates = new ObjectOpenHashSet<>();