diff --git a/MediaBrowser.Model/Configuration/ServerConfiguration.cs b/MediaBrowser.Model/Configuration/ServerConfiguration.cs
index 5280d455c4..bf10108b8c 100644
--- a/MediaBrowser.Model/Configuration/ServerConfiguration.cs
+++ b/MediaBrowser.Model/Configuration/ServerConfiguration.cs
@@ -238,7 +238,7 @@ namespace MediaBrowser.Model.Configuration
             CodecsUsed = Array.Empty<string>();
             PathSubstitutions = Array.Empty<PathSubstitution>();
             IgnoreVirtualInterfaces = false;
-            EnableSimpleArtistDetection = true;
+            EnableSimpleArtistDetection = false;
 
             DisplaySpecialsWithinSeasons = true;
             EnableExternalContentInSuggestions = true;