diff --git a/app/gabsocial/components/helmet.js b/app/gabsocial/components/helmet.js
index ea3297725..5ed4c03bf 100644
--- a/app/gabsocial/components/helmet.js
+++ b/app/gabsocial/components/helmet.js
@@ -10,14 +10,10 @@ const mapStateToProps = state => ({
 class SoapboxHelmet extends React.Component {
 
   static propTypes = {
-    siteTitle: PropTypes.string.isRequired,
+    siteTitle: PropTypes.string,
     children: PropTypes.node,
   };
 
-  static defaultProps = {
-    siteTitle: 'Soapbox',
-  };
-
   render() {
     const { siteTitle, children } = this.props;