diff --git a/app/javascript/gabsocial/middleware/sounds.js b/app/javascript/gabsocial/middleware/sounds.js
index 16350088..16752077 100644
--- a/app/javascript/gabsocial/middleware/sounds.js
+++ b/app/javascript/gabsocial/middleware/sounds.js
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ const play = audio => {
     }
   }
 
-  audio.play();
+  // audio.play();
 };
 
 export default function soundsMiddleware() {