diff --git a/meson_options.txt b/meson_options.txt
index 0907aff980..043957e046 100644
--- a/meson_options.txt
+++ b/meson_options.txt
@@ -361,7 +361,7 @@ option('elementary-base-dir',
 
 option('install-eo-files',
   type: 'boolean',
-  value: false,
+  value: true,
   description : 'Install any eo file'
 )