diff --git a/config.sample.json b/config.sample.json
index a4110a1597..10e3afd0b9 100644
--- a/config.sample.json
+++ b/config.sample.json
@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@
     "defaultCountryCode": "GB",
     "showLabsSettings": false,
     "features": {
+        "feature_new_spinner": "labs",
         "feature_font_scaling": "labs",
         "feature_pinning": "labs",
         "feature_custom_status": "labs",
diff --git a/docs/labs.md b/docs/labs.md
index fe2c8a6ef7..09a8e0c95c 100644
--- a/docs/labs.md
+++ b/docs/labs.md
@@ -7,6 +7,10 @@ to `Settings->Labs`. This list is non-exhaustive and subject to change, chat in
 **Be warned! Labs features are not finalised, they may be fragile, they may change, they may be
 dropped. Ask in the room if you are unclear about any details here.**
 
+## New spinner design (`feature_new_spinner`)
+
+Replaces the old spinner image with a new, svg-based one featuring a sleeker design.
+
 ## Font scaling (`feature_font_scaling`)
 
 Enables font scaling options for accessibility. To alter the scale check the
diff --git a/riot.im/develop/config.json b/riot.im/develop/config.json
index 167c2745f9..908a12c892 100644
--- a/riot.im/develop/config.json
+++ b/riot.im/develop/config.json
@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@
     "hosting_signup_link": "https://modular.im/services/matrix-hosting-riot?utm_source=riot-web&utm_medium=web",
     "bug_report_endpoint_url": "https://riot.im/bugreports/submit",
     "features": {
+        "feature_new_spinner": "labs",
         "feature_font_scaling": "labs",
         "feature_pinning": "labs",
         "feature_custom_status": "labs",