diff --git a/client/pages/Feed.tsx b/client/pages/Feed.tsx
index 9c4f50c1..12e54f23 100644
--- a/client/pages/Feed.tsx
+++ b/client/pages/Feed.tsx
@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ import { aethexSocialService } from "@/lib/aethex-social-service";
 import { communityService, realtimeService } from "@/lib/supabase-service";
 import PostComposer from "@/components/social/PostComposer";
 import { useToast } from "@/hooks/use-toast";
+import { ensureDemoSeed } from "@/lib/demo-feed";
 import {
   Heart,
   MessageCircle,
@@ -54,6 +55,7 @@ export default function Feed() {
   const [muted, setMuted] = useState(true);
 
   useEffect(() => {
+    ensureDemoSeed();
     if (!user) return;
     const load = async () => {
       setIsLoading(true);