diff --git a/app/Http/Controllers/Auth/RegisterController.php b/app/Http/Controllers/Auth/RegisterController.php
index 4ce5538e9..d40c855dd 100644
--- a/app/Http/Controllers/Auth/RegisterController.php
+++ b/app/Http/Controllers/Auth/RegisterController.php
@@ -76,10 +76,6 @@ class RegisterController extends Controller
             'password' => 'required|string|min:6|confirmed',
         ];
 
-        if (config('pixelfed.recaptcha')) {
-            $rules['g-recaptcha-response'] = 'required|recaptcha';
-        }
-
         return Validator::make($data, $rules);
     }