diff --git a/sanic/compat.py b/sanic/compat.py
index 27dfe5bef1..ae4e0f214f 100644
--- a/sanic/compat.py
+++ b/sanic/compat.py
@@ -25,10 +25,6 @@ def enable_windows_color_support():
     kernel.SetConsoleMode(kernel.GetStdHandle(-11), 7)
 
 
-def is_atty():
-    return stdout and stdout.isatty()
-
-
 class Header(CIMultiDict):
     """
     Container used for both request and response headers. It is a subclass of
@@ -93,3 +89,7 @@ def ctrlc_handler(sig, frame):
     die = False
     signal.signal(signal.SIGINT, ctrlc_handler)
     app.add_task(stay_active)
+
+
+def is_atty():
+    return stdout and stdout.isatty()