diff --git a/extensions/git/package.json b/extensions/git/package.json
index 7d89571372b..0967a02f71d 100644
--- a/extensions/git/package.json
+++ b/extensions/git/package.json
@@ -3328,7 +3328,7 @@
         },
         "git.showReferenceDetails": {
           "type": "boolean",
-          "default": false,
+          "default": true,
           "markdownDescription": "%config.showReferenceDetails%"
         }
       }