diff --git a/client/modules/IDE/reducers/ide.js b/client/modules/IDE/reducers/ide.js
index 786477dd..b8d6f906 100644
--- a/client/modules/IDE/reducers/ide.js
+++ b/client/modules/IDE/reducers/ide.js
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ const initialState = {
     arguments: []
   },
   modalIsVisible: false,
-  sidebarIsExpanded: true,
+  sidebarIsExpanded: false,
   consoleIsExpanded: false,
   preferencesIsVisible: false,
   projectOptionsVisible: false,