diff --git a/src/plugins/discover/public/components/discover_grid/discover_grid.tsx b/src/plugins/discover/public/components/discover_grid/discover_grid.tsx
index e909d3e256d22..b14da8c2d4836 100644
--- a/src/plugins/discover/public/components/discover_grid/discover_grid.tsx
+++ b/src/plugins/discover/public/components/discover_grid/discover_grid.tsx
@@ -63,6 +63,7 @@ export const DiscoverGrid: React.FC<DiscoverGridProps> = ({
       renderCustomToolbar={renderCustomToolbar}
       getRowIndicator={getRowIndicator}
       rowAdditionalLeadingControls={rowAdditionalLeadingControls}
+      visibleCellActions={3} // this allows to show up to 3 actions on cell hover if available (filter in, filter out, and copy)
       {...props}
     />
   );