diff --git a/src/handlers.c b/src/handlers.c
index b83ac83d..f19b53c8 100644
--- a/src/handlers.c
+++ b/src/handlers.c
@@ -113,7 +113,7 @@ static int handle_key_press(xcb_key_press_event_t *event) {
     }
 
     char *json_result = parse_cmd(bind->command);
-    free(json_result);
+    FREE(json_result);
     return 1;
 }