diff --git a/nitter.nix b/nitter.nix
index 8f5bf1d..fbc5152 100644
--- a/nitter.nix
+++ b/nitter.nix
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
         };
         preferences = {
             theme = "Dracula";
+            autoplayGifs = false;
         };
         openFirewall = true;
         redisCreateLocally = true;