diff --git a/lib/pleroma/application_requirements.ex b/lib/pleroma/application_requirements.ex
index 41f6c6e34..2c1864ef1 100644
--- a/lib/pleroma/application_requirements.ex
+++ b/lib/pleroma/application_requirements.ex
@@ -199,7 +199,7 @@ defp check_repo_pool_size!(:ok) do
       `config :pleroma, :dangerzone, override_repo_pool_size: true`.
       """)
 
-      {:error, "Repo.pool_size above recommended value."}
+      {:error, "Repo.pool_size different than recommended value."}
     else
       :ok
     end