diff --git a/gpt4all-chat/main.qml b/gpt4all-chat/main.qml
index 1e685385..31cf7efd 100644
--- a/main.qml
+++ b/main.qml
@@ -95,10 +95,12 @@ Window {
         }
 
         // check for new version
+        /*
         if (Download.hasNewerRelease && !firstStartDialog.opened) {
             newVersionDialog.open();
             return;
         }
+        */
     }
 
     PopupDialog {