diff --git a/mlx/backend/no_metal/allocator.cpp b/mlx/backend/no_metal/allocator.cpp
index b73a53484..a8b260b6b 100644
--- a/mlx/backend/no_metal/allocator.cpp
+++ b/mlx/backend/no_metal/allocator.cpp
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 // Copyright © 2023 Apple Inc.
 
+#include <algorithm>
 #include <mutex>
 
 #include "mlx/allocator.h"