diff --git a/CHANGELOG b/CHANGELOG
index 81d9889e2..c2d5d0a2a 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG
+++ b/CHANGELOG
@@ -8,6 +8,8 @@ Version 1.6 (unreleased)
 ========================
 [https://github.com/OpenSlides/OpenSlides/issues?milestone=14]
 
+Participants:
+- Disable widgets by default.
 Other:
 - Changed widget api. Used new metaclass.
 
diff --git a/openslides/participant/widgets.py b/openslides/participant/widgets.py
index b95157b14..c5bbefc63 100644
--- a/openslides/participant/widgets.py
+++ b/openslides/participant/widgets.py
@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@ class UserWidget(Widget):
     permission_required = 'projector.can_manage_projector'
     default_column = 1
     default_weight = 60
+    default_active = False
     template_name = 'participant/widget_user.html'
     more_link_pattern_name = 'user_overview'
 
@@ -36,6 +37,7 @@ class GroupWidget(Widget):
     permission_required = 'projector.can_manage_projector'
     default_column = 1
     default_weight = 70
+    default_active = False
     template_name = 'participant/widget_group.html'
     more_link_pattern_name = 'user_group_overview'