diff --git a/conf/layer.conf b/conf/layer.conf
index e4e6596..c08dea9 100644
--- a/conf/layer.conf
+++ b/conf/layer.conf
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ BBFILE_PATTERN_qt6-layer := "^${LAYERDIR}/"
 # choosing carefully how this layer interacts with all of the
 # other layers.
 
-BBFILE_PRIORITY_qt6-layer = "7"
+BBFILE_PRIORITY_qt6-layer = "${BBFILE_PRIORITY_core}"
 
 # This should only be incremented on significant changes that will
 # cause compatibility issues with other layers