diff --git a/config.conf b/config.conf
index 6e4aaa0..7f59745 100644
--- a/config.conf
+++ b/config.conf
@@ -98,7 +98,7 @@ trackpad_natural_scrolling=0
 disable_while_typing=1
 left_handed=0
 middle_button_emulation=0
-swipe_min_threshold=20
+swipe_min_threshold=1
 
 # mouse
 # need relogin to make it apply
diff --git a/src/config/preset.h b/src/config/preset.h
index e2782ff..4d75449 100644
--- a/src/config/preset.h
+++ b/src/config/preset.h
@@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ int drag_tile_to_tile = 0;
 unsigned int cursor_size = 24;
 unsigned int cursor_hide_timeout = 0;
 
-unsigned int swipe_min_threshold = 20;
+unsigned int swipe_min_threshold = 1;
 
 int inhibit_regardless_of_visibility =
 	0; /* 1 means idle inhibitors will disable idle tracking even if it's