diff --git a/_pkgdown.yml b/_pkgdown.yml
index 8e2515fc..59f39abe 100644
--- a/_pkgdown.yml
+++ b/_pkgdown.yml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ template:
   bslib:
     font_weight_base : 300
 development:
-  mode: auto
+  mode: unreleased
 
 reference:
   - title: Simulate branching processes