diff --git a/lbry/blockchain/sync/synchronizer.py b/lbry/blockchain/sync/synchronizer.py
index fbda6b3a7..2d386909b 100644
--- a/lbry/blockchain/sync/synchronizer.py
+++ b/lbry/blockchain/sync/synchronizer.py
@@ -259,7 +259,7 @@ class BlockchainSync(Sync):
 
     async def sync_claims(self, blocks) -> bool:
         delete_claims = takeovers = claims_with_changed_supports = claims_with_changed_reposts = 0
-        initial_sync = not await self.db.has_claims()
+        initial_sync = not await self.db.has_filters()
         with Progress(self.db.message_queue, CLAIMS_INIT_EVENT) as p:
             if initial_sync:
                 total, batches = await self.distribute_unspent_txos(CLAIM_TYPE_CODES)