diff --git a/app/javascript/flavours/glitch/reducers/local_settings.js b/app/javascript/flavours/glitch/reducers/local_settings.js
index ad7360cdbf..7301069f5c 100644
--- a/app/javascript/flavours/glitch/reducers/local_settings.js
+++ b/app/javascript/flavours/glitch/reducers/local_settings.js
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ const initialState = ImmutableMap({
   stretch   : true,
   side_arm  : 'none',
   side_arm_reply_mode : 'keep',
-  show_reply_count : false,
+  show_reply_count : true,
   always_show_spoilers_field: false,
   confirm_boost_missing_media_description: false,
   confirm_before_clearing_draft: true,