diff --git a/synapse/app/homeserver.py b/synapse/app/homeserver.py
index 3e4dea2f19..1537058779 100755
--- a/synapse/app/homeserver.py
+++ b/synapse/app/homeserver.py
@@ -549,7 +549,7 @@ def run(hs):
         )
 
     start_generate_monthly_active_users()
-    if hs.config.limit_usage_by_mau:
+    if hs.config.limit_usage_by_mau or or hs.config.mau_stats_only:
         clock.looping_call(start_generate_monthly_active_users, 5 * 60 * 1000)
     # End of monthly active user settings