diff --git a/tests/conftest.py b/tests/conftest.py
index d7056ce3..68db4026 100644
--- a/tests/conftest.py
+++ b/tests/conftest.py
@@ -14,6 +14,9 @@ from lnbits.db import Database
 from lnbits.settings import settings
 from tests.helpers import get_hold_invoice, get_random_invoice_data, get_real_invoice
 
+# dont install extensions for tests
+settings.lnbits_extensions_default_install = []
+
 
 @pytest_asyncio.fixture(scope="session")
 def event_loop():