diff --git a/config/debugbar.php b/config/debugbar.php
index 0485d804f..5c3f2223d 100644
--- a/config/debugbar.php
+++ b/config/debugbar.php
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@
      */
 
     'enabled' => env('DEBUGBAR_ENABLED', null),
-    'hide_empty_tabs' => false, // Hide tabs until they have content
+    'hide_empty_tabs' => true, // Hide tabs until they have content
     'except' => [
         'telescope*',
         'horizon*',