diff --git a/docs/get-started/configuration.md b/docs/get-started/configuration.md
index 427667177a..01d674374f 100644
--- a/docs/get-started/configuration.md
+++ b/docs/get-started/configuration.md
@@ -866,7 +866,7 @@ their corresponding top-level category object in your `settings.json` file.
 
 - **`experimental.extensionConfig`** (boolean):
   - **Description:** Enable requesting and fetching of extension settings.
-  - **Default:** `false`
+  - **Default:** `true`
   - **Requires restart:** Yes
 
 - **`experimental.enableEventDrivenScheduler`** (boolean):
diff --git a/packages/cli/src/config/settingsSchema.ts b/packages/cli/src/config/settingsSchema.ts
index 738a49b16b..0c8a40654d 100644
--- a/packages/cli/src/config/settingsSchema.ts
+++ b/packages/cli/src/config/settingsSchema.ts
@@ -1486,7 +1486,7 @@ const SETTINGS_SCHEMA = {
         label: 'Extension Configuration',
         category: 'Experimental',
         requiresRestart: true,
-        default: false,
+        default: true,
         description: 'Enable requesting and fetching of extension settings.',
         showInDialog: false,
       },
diff --git a/schemas/settings.schema.json b/schemas/settings.schema.json
index 8bdc9e1bd7..560232bc47 100644
--- a/schemas/settings.schema.json
+++ b/schemas/settings.schema.json
@@ -1445,8 +1445,8 @@
         "extensionConfig": {
           "title": "Extension Configuration",
           "description": "Enable requesting and fetching of extension settings.",
-          "markdownDescription": "Enable requesting and fetching of extension settings.\n\n- Category: `Experimental`\n- Requires restart: `yes`\n- Default: `false`",
-          "default": false,
+          "markdownDescription": "Enable requesting and fetching of extension settings.\n\n- Category: `Experimental`\n- Requires restart: `yes`\n- Default: `true`",
+          "default": true,
           "type": "boolean"
         },
         "enableEventDrivenScheduler": {