diff --git a/packages/stream_chat_flutter/lib/src/stream_chat_theme.dart b/packages/stream_chat_flutter/lib/src/stream_chat_theme.dart
index 9b246ace..3c0ed822 100644
--- a/packages/stream_chat_flutter/lib/src/stream_chat_theme.dart
+++ b/packages/stream_chat_flutter/lib/src/stream_chat_theme.dart
@@ -257,7 +257,7 @@ class StreamChatThemeData {
         ),
       ),
       messageInputTheme: MessageInputTheme(
-        sendAnimationDuration: Duration(milliseconds: 7000),
+        sendAnimationDuration: Duration(milliseconds: 300),
       ),
       reactionIcons: [
         ReactionIcon(