diff --git a/packages/stream_chat_flutter/lib/src/message_list_view.dart b/packages/stream_chat_flutter/lib/src/message_list_view.dart
index 505fc097..a344ceb4 100644
--- a/packages/stream_chat_flutter/lib/src/message_list_view.dart
+++ b/packages/stream_chat_flutter/lib/src/message_list_view.dart
@@ -167,7 +167,7 @@ class MessageListView extends StatefulWidget {
     this.showFloatingDateDivider = true,
     this.threadSeparatorBuilder,
     this.messageListController,
-    this.reverse = false,
+    this.reverse = true,
   }) : super(key: key);
 
   /// Function used to build a custom message widget