diff --git a/app/screens/channel_info/index.js b/app/screens/channel_info/index.js
index d76a639f2..9de3a5187 100644
--- a/app/screens/channel_info/index.js
+++ b/app/screens/channel_info/index.js
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ function makeMapStateToProps() {
 
         let teammateId;
         let isTeammateGuest = false;
-        let customStatusEnabled;
+        let customStatusEnabled = false;
         let customStatus;
         const isDirectMessage = currentChannel.type === General.DM_CHANNEL;