diff --git a/config/plugins/default.nix b/config/plugins/default.nix
index 9d8e29c..7e6f0d3 100644
--- a/config/plugins/default.nix
+++ b/config/plugins/default.nix
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@
     mini.enable = true; # TODO look more into the mini plugin
 
     # cursor animation
-    smear-cursor.enable = true;
+    smear-cursor.enable = false;
 
     # add buffer tab plugin
     bufferline.enable = true;