diff --git a/modules/ui_common.py b/modules/ui_common.py
index 133136d8d..4de125eb4 100644
--- a/modules/ui_common.py
+++ b/modules/ui_common.py
@@ -439,6 +439,7 @@ def update_token_counter(text: str):
     from modules.extra_networks import parse_prompt
 
     count_formatted = '0'
+    max_length = 0
     visible = False
 
     prompt, _ = parse_prompt(text)