diff --git a/package/libplist/Config.in b/package/libplist/Config.in
index 4b2b5298fa..5f96746ea9 100644
--- a/package/libplist/Config.in
+++ b/package/libplist/Config.in
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 config BR2_PACKAGE_LIBPLIST
 	bool "libplist"
-	select BR2_PACKAGE_LIBXML2
 	depends on BR2_INSTALL_LIBSTDCPP
+	select BR2_PACKAGE_LIBXML2
 	help
 	  libplist is a client for manipulating Apple Property List
 	  (.plist) files