diff --git a/fdroidserver/stats.py b/fdroidserver/stats.py
index b072aa61..311d835b 100644
--- a/fdroidserver/stats.py
+++ b/fdroidserver/stats.py
@@ -43,10 +43,6 @@ def main():
 
     global options, config
 
-    if not config['update_stats']:
-        print "Stats are disabled - check your configuration"
-        sys.exit(1)
-
     # Parse command line...
     parser = OptionParser()
     parser.add_option("-v", "--verbose", action="store_true", default=False,
@@ -57,6 +53,10 @@ def main():
 
     config = common.read_config(options)
 
+    if not config['update_stats']:
+        print "Stats are disabled - check your configuration"
+        sys.exit(1)
+
     # Get all metadata-defined apps...
     metaapps = common.read_metadata(options.verbose)