diff --git a/files/routes/settings.py b/files/routes/settings.py
index 1df8b778d..95d7e16e0 100644
--- a/files/routes/settings.py
+++ b/files/routes/settings.py
@@ -404,15 +404,15 @@ def settings_personal_post(v):
 def filters(v):
 	filters = request.values.get("filters", "").strip()
 
+	if len(filters) > 1000:
+		abort(400, "Filters are too long (max 1000 characters)")
+
 	if filters in {"", "None"}:
 		filters = None
 
 	if filters == v.custom_filter_list:
 		abort(400, "You didn't change anything!")
 
-	if len(filters) > 1000:
-		abort(400, "Filters are too long (max 1000 characters)")
-
 	v.custom_filter_list = filters
 	g.db.add(v)
 	return {"message": "Your custom filters have been updated!"}