diff --git a/cura/PlatformPhysics.py b/cura/PlatformPhysics.py
index 1a5d6ef837..b22552d8c5 100755
--- a/cura/PlatformPhysics.py
+++ b/cura/PlatformPhysics.py
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ class PlatformPhysics:
         self._max_overlap_checks = 10  # How many times should we try to find a new spot per tick?
         self._minimum_gap = 2  # It is a minimum distance (in mm) between two models, applicable for small models
 
-        Preferences.getInstance().addPreference("physics/automatic_push_free", True)
+        Preferences.getInstance().addPreference("physics/automatic_push_free", False)
         Preferences.getInstance().addPreference("physics/automatic_drop_down", True)
 
     def _onSceneChanged(self, source):