diff --git a/config/initializers/thredded.rb b/config/initializers/thredded.rb
index 517a8e5fe..9e04c9db4 100644
--- a/config/initializers/thredded.rb
+++ b/config/initializers/thredded.rb
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@
 Thredded.content_visible_while_pending_moderation = true
 
 # Whether users that are following a topic are listed on topic page.
-Thredded.show_topic_followers = true
+Thredded.show_topic_followers = false
 
 # This model can be customized further by overriding a handful of methods on the User model.
 # For more information, see app/models/thredded/user_extender.rb.