diff --git a/config/global.in b/config/global.in
index 521a204f..ca5b2b9e 100644
--- a/config/global.in
+++ b/config/global.in
@@ -311,7 +311,7 @@ config LOG_SEE_TOOLS_WARN
 config LOG_PROGRESS_BAR
     bool
     prompt "Progress bar"
-    default n
+    default y
     depends on ! LOG_ALL
     help
       If you say 'y' here, you'll be able to see the elapsed time.