diff --git a/daemon.py b/daemon.py
index 735607f3..9a0aa967 100644
--- a/daemon.py
+++ b/daemon.py
@@ -135,7 +135,7 @@ import os
 import sys
 
 # maximum number of posts to list in outbox feed
-maxPostsInFeed=12
+maxPostsInFeed=6
 
 # reduced posts for media feed because it can take a while
 maxPostsInMediaFeed=6