diff --git a/srcpkgs/chromium/template b/srcpkgs/chromium/template
index 98c89ef0426..7a972fd7c6d 100644
--- a/srcpkgs/chromium/template
+++ b/srcpkgs/chromium/template
@@ -27,6 +27,7 @@ long_desc="
  (name and logo) with very few additions such as usage tracking and an
  auto-updater system."
 
+disable_debug=yes
 wrksrc=${pkgname}
 create_wrksrc=yes
 create_srcdir=yes