diff --git a/packages/web/components/templates/homeFeed/HomeFeedContainer.tsx b/packages/web/components/templates/homeFeed/HomeFeedContainer.tsx
index 662eea55f..8d4969468 100644
--- a/packages/web/components/templates/homeFeed/HomeFeedContainer.tsx
+++ b/packages/web/components/templates/homeFeed/HomeFeedContainer.tsx
@@ -693,7 +693,7 @@ function LibraryItemsLayout(props: LibraryItemsLayoutProps): JSX.Element {
     useState(false)
   const [showUnsubscribeConfirmation, setShowUnsubscribeConfirmation] =
     useState(false)
-  const [showUploadModal, setShowUploadModal] = useState(true)
+  const [showUploadModal, setShowUploadModal] = useState(false)
   const [, updateState] = useState({})
 
   const removeItem = () => {