diff --git a/searx/settings.yml b/searx/settings.yml
index e18d27ff3..96ac4e716 100644
--- a/searx/settings.yml
+++ b/searx/settings.yml
@@ -248,6 +248,7 @@ engines:
   - name : nyaa
     engine : nyaa
     shortcut : nt
+    disabled : True
 
   - name : openstreetmap
     engine : openstreetmap