diff --git a/gtk/gtkheaderbar.c b/gtk/gtkheaderbar.c
index bf9529530e..1e7bc5aa95 100644
--- a/gtk/gtkheaderbar.c
+++ b/gtk/gtkheaderbar.c
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@
  */
 
 #define DEFAULT_SPACING 6
-#define MIN_TITLE_CHARS 20
+#define MIN_TITLE_CHARS 5
 
 struct _GtkHeaderBarPrivate
 {