diff --git a/lib/philomena_web/controllers/report_controller.ex b/lib/philomena_web/controllers/report_controller.ex
index 49bf0002..60723b04 100644
--- a/lib/philomena_web/controllers/report_controller.ex
+++ b/lib/philomena_web/controllers/report_controller.ex
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ defmodule PhilomenaWeb.ReportController do
         conn
         |> put_flash(
           :error,
-          "You may not have more than 5 open reports at a time. Did you read the reporting tips?"
+          "You may not have more than 3 open reports at a time. Did you read the reporting tips?"
         )
         |> redirect(to: "/")