diff --git a/defaults/main.yml b/defaults/main.yml
index 692552a..0238387 100644
--- a/defaults/main.yml
+++ b/defaults/main.yml
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
 
-etherpad_version: '1.8.16'
+etherpad_version: '1.8.17'
 etherpad_skin: 'colibris'
 etherpad_skinVariants: 'super-light-toolbar super-light-editor light-background'
 etherpad_username: 'etherpad'
@@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ etherpad_plugins:
   - name: ep_real_time_chat
     install: true
   - name: ep_delete_after_delay
-    install: true
+    install: false
   - name: ep_align
     install: true
   - name: ep_font_size