diff --git a/config.def.h b/config.def.h
index 0d5a5a8999..65b9ad3c9c 100644
--- a/config.def.h
+++ b/config.def.h
@@ -220,7 +220,7 @@ static unsigned aspect_ratio_idx = ASPECT_RATIO_CORE;
 /* Save configuration file on exit. */
 static bool config_save_on_exit = true;
 
-static bool show_hidden_files = true;
+static bool show_hidden_files = false;
 
 static const bool overlay_hide_in_menu = true;
 
diff --git a/retroarch.cfg b/retroarch.cfg
index eb29fb3d96..70e50064ba 100644
--- a/retroarch.cfg
+++ b/retroarch.cfg
@@ -126,7 +126,7 @@
 # config_save_on_exit = true
 
 # Shows hidden files and folders in directory listings.
-# show_hidden_files = true
+# show_hidden_files = false
 
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