diff --git a/src/lib/layouts/Chatbar.svelte b/src/lib/layouts/Chatbar.svelte
index 87a5c9f46..eecbebebc 100644
--- a/src/lib/layouts/Chatbar.svelte
+++ b/src/lib/layouts/Chatbar.svelte
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@
     export let filesSelected: [File?, string?][] = []
     export let emojiClickHook: (emoji: string) => boolean
     export let activeChat: Chat
-    export let typing: User[]
+    export const typing: User[] = []
 
     const dispatch = createEventDispatcher()