diff --git a/meson.options b/meson.options
index a8637ae..b0982cd 100644
--- a/meson.options
+++ b/meson.options
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@
 option(
     'tests',
     type: 'feature',
-    value: 'disabled',
+    value: 'enabled',
     description: 'Enable unit tests',
 )