diff --git a/lua/lazy/core/meta.lua b/lua/lazy/core/meta.lua
index abb2508..88263a2 100644
--- a/lua/lazy/core/meta.lua
+++ b/lua/lazy/core/meta.lua
@@ -305,7 +305,11 @@ function M:fix_disabled()
   for _, plugin in pairs(self.plugins) do
     if plugin.enabled == false or (type(plugin.enabled) == "function" and not plugin.enabled()) then
       changes = changes + 1
-      self:disable(plugin)
+      if plugin.optional then
+        self:del(plugin.name)
+      else
+        self:disable(plugin)
+      end
     end
   end
   self:rebuild()