diff --git a/packaging/view/installs_view.py b/packaging/view/installs_view.py
index 41fb9ee2..581b1cd9 100644
--- a/packaging/view/installs_view.py
+++ b/packaging/view/installs_view.py
@@ -252,6 +252,7 @@ def __init__(self, version_manager: VersionManager, parent=None):
         # Progress bar (hidden until download starts)
         self._progress_bar = QProgressBar()
         self._progress_bar.setFixedHeight(6)
+        self._progress_bar.setTextVisible(False)
         self._progress_bar.hide()
         layout.addWidget(self._progress_bar)