diff --git a/src/State/Login.ts b/src/State/Login.ts
index 0af09e6a..23c0a4b6 100644
--- a/src/State/Login.ts
+++ b/src/State/Login.ts
@@ -111,7 +111,7 @@ const InitState = {
     dms: [],
     dmInteraction: 0,
     preferences: {
-        enableReactions: true,
+        enableReactions: false,
         autoLoadMedia: true,
         theme: "system",
         confirmReposts: false,