diff --git a/features/startchat/impl/build.gradle.kts b/features/startchat/impl/build.gradle.kts
index 6ab1a361e9..805dcc742b 100644
--- a/features/startchat/impl/build.gradle.kts
+++ b/features/startchat/impl/build.gradle.kts
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ dependencies {
     implementation(projects.libraries.mediapickers.api)
     implementation(projects.libraries.mediaupload.api)
     implementation(projects.libraries.permissions.api)
-    implementation(projects.libraries.usersearch.impl)
+    implementation(projects.libraries.usersearch.api)
     implementation(projects.services.analytics.api)
     implementation(libs.coil.compose)
     implementation(projects.libraries.featureflag.api)