diff --git a/config/settings.yml b/config/settings.yml
index 39671f1f45..7ffac5afc0 100644
--- a/config/settings.yml
+++ b/config/settings.yml
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ defaults: &defaults
   peers_api_enabled: true
   show_reblogs_in_public_timelines: false
   show_replies_in_public_timelines: false
-  default_content_type: 'text/plain'
+  default_content_type: 'text/markdown'
   show_domain_blocks: 'disabled'
   show_domain_blocks_rationale: 'disabled'
   outgoing_spoilers: ''