diff --git a/packages/stream_chat_flutter_core/lib/src/stream_channel_list_event_handler.dart b/packages/stream_chat_flutter_core/lib/src/stream_channel_list_event_handler.dart
index 0fc34dfd..fe53339a 100644
--- a/packages/stream_chat_flutter_core/lib/src/stream_channel_list_event_handler.dart
+++ b/packages/stream_chat_flutter_core/lib/src/stream_channel_list_event_handler.dart
@@ -108,7 +108,7 @@ class StreamChannelListEventHandler {
     final channels = [...controller.currentItems];
 
     final channelIndex = channels.indexWhere((it) => it.cid == channelCid);
-    if (channelIndex <= 0) {
+    if (channelIndex < 0) {
       // If the channel is not in the list, It might be hidden.
       // So, we just refresh the list.
       await controller.refresh(resetValue: false);