diff --git a/dunstrc b/dunstrc
index 9718191..e9c8715 100644
--- a/dunstrc
+++ b/dunstrc
@@ -164,7 +164,7 @@
     ### Icons ###
 
     # Align icons left/right/off
-    icon_position = off
+    icon_position = left
 
     # Scale small icons up to this size, set to 0 to disable. Helpful
     # for e.g. small files or high-dpi screens. In case of conflict,