diff --git a/client/pages/Feed.tsx b/client/pages/Feed.tsx
index e3687291..f8a59d99 100644
--- a/client/pages/Feed.tsx
+++ b/client/pages/Feed.tsx
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@ import { communityService, realtimeService } from "@/lib/supabase-service";
 import PostComposer from "@/components/social/PostComposer";
 import { useToast } from "@/hooks/use-toast";
 import { ensureDemoSeed } from "@/lib/demo-feed";
+import { isSupabaseConfigured } from "@/lib/supabase";
 import {
   Heart,
   MessageCircle,
@@ -65,7 +66,7 @@ export default function Feed() {
   const [muted, setMuted] = useState(true);
 
   useEffect(() => {
-    ensureDemoSeed();
+    if (!isSupabaseConfigured) ensureDemoSeed();
     const load = async () => {
       setIsLoading(true);
       try {