diff --git a/lms/djangoapps/discussion/config/settings.py b/lms/djangoapps/discussion/config/settings.py
index 946754cb1b19..80bc1c3f6d6c 100644
--- a/lms/djangoapps/discussion/config/settings.py
+++ b/lms/djangoapps/discussion/config/settings.py
@@ -16,4 +16,4 @@
 
 def is_forum_daily_digest_enabled():
     """Returns whether forum notification features should be visible"""
-    return settings.FEATURES.get('ENABLE_FORUM_DAILY_DIGEST', True)
+    return False #settings.FEATURES.get('ENABLE_FORUM_DAILY_DIGEST', True)