diff --git a/config/nvim/after/plugin/gitgutter.lua b/config/nvim/after/plugin/gitgutter.lua
index a621cea..e777ffc 100644
--- a/config/nvim/after/plugin/gitgutter.lua
+++ b/config/nvim/after/plugin/gitgutter.lua
@@ -1,5 +1,8 @@
 -- Eryn Wells <eryn@erynwells.me>
 
+-- Ensure there's always a gutter column so there's no stutter when changes cause it to appear.
+vim.wo.signcolumn = "yes"
+
 vim.cmd [[
     highlight GitGutterAdd ctermfg=Green ctermbg=0
     highlight GitGutterChange ctermfg=DarkBlue ctermbg=0