diff --git a/lib/linguist/languages.yml b/lib/linguist/languages.yml
index 7f5df442..b4a567b0 100644
--- a/lib/linguist/languages.yml
+++ b/lib/linguist/languages.yml
@@ -763,9 +763,9 @@ Max/MSP:
   lexer: Text only
   primary_extension: .mxt
   extensions:
-  - .mxt
-  - .maxpat
   - .maxhelp
+  - .maxpat
+  - .mxt
 
 MiniD: # Legacy
   searchable: false