diff --git a/modules/schematics/src/container/schema.json b/modules/schematics/src/container/schema.json
index e9d77d8824..7c17afb7f2 100644
--- a/modules/schematics/src/container/schema.json
+++ b/modules/schematics/src/container/schema.json
@@ -102,7 +102,8 @@
     },
     "standalone": {
       "description": "Whether the generated component is standalone.",
-      "type": "boolean"
+      "type": "boolean",
+      "default": true
     },
     "displayBlock": {
       "description": "Specifies if the style will contain :host { display: block; }.",