diff --git a/framework/core/less/forum/NotificationsDropdown.less b/framework/core/less/forum/NotificationsDropdown.less
index 0b61ea8dc..3b7d04e06 100644
--- a/framework/core/less/forum/NotificationsDropdown.less
+++ b/framework/core/less/forum/NotificationsDropdown.less
@@ -35,8 +35,10 @@
   color: @header-bg;
   font-size: 11px;
   font-weight: bold;
-  padding: 2px 5px 3px;
+  padding: 2px 4px 3px;
   line-height: 1em;
   border-radius: 10px;
   border: 1px solid @header-bg;
+  min-width: 18px;
+  height: 18px;
 }