diff --git a/packages/react-dom/src/client/ReactDOMClient.js b/packages/react-dom/src/client/ReactDOMClient.js
index 036fd846a47ba..46c19e47d6ce8 100644
--- a/packages/react-dom/src/client/ReactDOMClient.js
+++ b/packages/react-dom/src/client/ReactDOMClient.js
@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ const foundDevTools = injectIntoDevTools({
 });
 
 if (__DEV__) {
-  if (!foundDevTools && canUseDOM && window.top === window.self) {
+  if (!foundDevTools && canUseDOM && window.top === window.self && !window.__DONT_RECOMMEND_REACT_DEVTOOLS__) {
     // If we're in Chrome or Firefox, provide a download link if not installed.
     if (
       (navigator.userAgent.indexOf('Chrome') > -1 &&