diff --git a/src/driver.c b/src/driver.c
index 9852a1cb17..d070861cfd 100644
--- a/src/driver.c
+++ b/src/driver.c
@@ -353,7 +353,13 @@ virDriverFeatureIsGlobal(virDrvFeature feat,
         *supported = 0;
         return true;
 
+    /* Limitation of string support in typed parameters was an RPC limitation.
+     * At this point everything supports them and thus also drivers need to
+     * always advertise this feature */
     case VIR_DRV_FEATURE_TYPED_PARAM_STRING:
+        *supported = 1;
+        return true;
+
     case VIR_DRV_FEATURE_NETWORK_UPDATE_HAS_CORRECT_ORDER:
     case VIR_DRV_FEATURE_FD_PASSING:
     case VIR_DRV_FEATURE_MIGRATION_V2: