diff --git a/frontend/apps/reader/modules/readerfooter.lua b/frontend/apps/reader/modules/readerfooter.lua
index f63c7fff7..f5f707237 100644
--- a/frontend/apps/reader/modules/readerfooter.lua
+++ b/frontend/apps/reader/modules/readerfooter.lua
@@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ local symbol_prefix = {
         -- @translators This is the footer letter prefix for Wi-Fi status.
         wifi_status = C_("FooterLetterPrefix", "W:"),
         -- no prefix for custom text
-        custom_text = C_("FooterLetterPrefix", ""),
+        custom_text = "",
     },
     icons = {
         time = "⌚",