diff --git a/netbox/netbox/settings.py b/netbox/netbox/settings.py
index 3f89fdb92..dbbac6ec4 100644
--- a/netbox/netbox/settings.py
+++ b/netbox/netbox/settings.py
@@ -419,6 +419,8 @@ INSTALLED_APPS = [
     'drf_spectacular',
     'drf_spectacular_sidecar',
 ]
+if not DEBUG and 'collectstatic' not in sys.argv:
+    INSTALLED_APPS.remove('debug_toolbar')
 
 # Middleware
 MIDDLEWARE = [