diff --git a/src/config/mod.rs b/src/config/mod.rs
index 92bd190..cf9d93c 100644
--- a/src/config/mod.rs
+++ b/src/config/mod.rs
@@ -126,7 +126,7 @@ fn default_reaction_other_color() -> String {
 }
 
 fn default_notifications_enabled() -> bool {
-    true
+    false
 }
 
 fn default_show_preview() -> bool {