diff --git a/config/settings.yml b/config/settings.yml
index d677e1f843f..38871c77293 100644
--- a/config/settings.yml
+++ b/config/settings.yml
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ defaults: &defaults
   open_registrations: true
   closed_registrations_message: ''
   open_deletion: true
-  timeline_preview: true
+  timeline_preview: false
   boost_modal: false
   auto_play_gif: false
   delete_modal: true