diff --git a/settingtypes.txt b/settingtypes.txt
index 7acccf91..264757db 100644
--- a/settingtypes.txt
+++ b/settingtypes.txt
@@ -95,7 +95,7 @@ fire_animation_frames (Fire Animation Frames) int 8
 animated_chests (Animated chests) bool true
 
 # Whether to preview the player in inventory in 3D (requires Minetest 5.4)
-3d_player_preview (3D Player preview) bool true
+3d_player_preview (3D Player preview) bool false
 
 [Experimental]
 # Whether ice is translucent. If disabled, ice is fully opaque.