diff --git a/includes/class-wc-calypso-bridge-themes-setup.php b/includes/class-wc-calypso-bridge-themes-setup.php
index a059b267..adc0b5e7 100644
--- a/includes/class-wc-calypso-bridge-themes-setup.php
+++ b/includes/class-wc-calypso-bridge-themes-setup.php
@@ -102,7 +102,6 @@ public function set_theme_default_values() {
 			set_theme_mod( 'sp_homepage_top_rated', false ); // Removes Top Rated Products area from starter content.
 			set_theme_mod( 'sp_homepage_on_sale', false ); // Removes On Sale Products area from starter content.
 			set_theme_mod( 'sp_homepage_best_sellers', false ); // Removes Best Sellers Products area from starter content.
-			update_option( 'woocommerce_demo_store', 'yes' ); // enables demo store notice.
 			// Force Fresh Site.
 			update_option( 'fresh_site', true );
 			// Save option that says the setup has been run already.
diff --git a/readme.txt b/readme.txt
index 58a1affb..ffb94a8c 100644
--- a/readme.txt
+++ b/readme.txt
@@ -24,6 +24,7 @@ This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.
 
 = Unreleased =
 * Re-enable Site visibility settings tab for free trial plans #1512
+* Remove setting demo store option on ecommerce sites by default #1518
 
 = 2.6.0 =
 * Hide WPCOM's coming soon page when the launch-your-store feature flag is enabled #1500