diff --git a/runelite-client/src/main/java/net/runelite/client/plugins/config/ConfigPlugin.java b/runelite-client/src/main/java/net/runelite/client/plugins/config/ConfigPlugin.java
index 636353f828..b36bc9c9e4 100644
--- a/runelite-client/src/main/java/net/runelite/client/plugins/config/ConfigPlugin.java
+++ b/runelite-client/src/main/java/net/runelite/client/plugins/config/ConfigPlugin.java
@@ -40,7 +40,8 @@ import net.runelite.client.ui.NavigationButton;
 
 @PluginDescriptor(
 	name = "Configuration",
-	loadWhenOutdated = true
+	loadWhenOutdated = true,
+	hidden = true // prevent users from disabling
 )
 public class ConfigPlugin extends Plugin
 {