diff --git a/runelite-client/src/main/java/net/runelite/client/plugins/xptracker/XpPanel.java b/runelite-client/src/main/java/net/runelite/client/plugins/xptracker/XpPanel.java
index d8ecb9bb07..ee8b40a23b 100644
--- a/runelite-client/src/main/java/net/runelite/client/plugins/xptracker/XpPanel.java
+++ b/runelite-client/src/main/java/net/runelite/client/plugins/xptracker/XpPanel.java
@@ -133,7 +133,6 @@ class XpPanel extends PluginPanel
 		}
 
 		errorPanel.setContent("Exp trackers", "You have not gained experience yet.");
-		errorPanel.setBorder(new EmptyBorder(0, 0, 0, 0));
 		add(errorPanel);
 	}