diff --git a/runelite-client/src/main/java/net/runelite/client/plugins/xpglobes/XpGlobesPlugin.java b/runelite-client/src/main/java/net/runelite/client/plugins/xpglobes/XpGlobesPlugin.java
index e51ff9d010..97f4760800 100644
--- a/runelite-client/src/main/java/net/runelite/client/plugins/xpglobes/XpGlobesPlugin.java
+++ b/runelite-client/src/main/java/net/runelite/client/plugins/xpglobes/XpGlobesPlugin.java
@@ -48,7 +48,8 @@ import net.runelite.client.ui.overlay.OverlayManager;
 @PluginDescriptor(
 	name = "XP Globes",
 	description = "Show XP globes for the respective skill when gaining XP",
-	tags = {"experience", "levels", "overlay"}
+	tags = {"experience", "levels", "overlay"},
+	enabledByDefault = false
 )
 @PluginDependency(XpTrackerPlugin.class)
 public class XpGlobesPlugin extends Plugin