diff --git a/packages/web/src/javascripts/Components/LinkedItems/LinkedItemBubblesContainer.tsx b/packages/web/src/javascripts/Components/LinkedItems/LinkedItemBubblesContainer.tsx
index 496d574fe..6f3809703 100644
--- a/packages/web/src/javascripts/Components/LinkedItems/LinkedItemBubblesContainer.tsx
+++ b/packages/web/src/javascripts/Components/LinkedItems/LinkedItemBubblesContainer.tsx
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ const LinkedItemBubblesContainer = ({
   hideToggle = false,
   readonly = false,
   className = {},
-  isCollapsedByDefault = false,
+  isCollapsedByDefault = true,
 }: Props) => {
   const { toggleAppPane } = useResponsiveAppPane()