diff --git a/qt/aqt/update.py b/qt/aqt/update.py
index 212ddf93d..6f716cc04 100644
--- a/qt/aqt/update.py
+++ b/qt/aqt/update.py
@@ -11,6 +11,8 @@ from aqt.utils import openLink, show_warning, showText, tr
 
 
 def check_for_update() -> None:
+    return
+
     from aqt import mw
 
     def do_check(_col: Collection) -> CheckForUpdateResponse:
