diff --git a/openedx/core/djangoapps/discussions/models.py b/openedx/core/djangoapps/discussions/models.py
index ab25057159..cd27baac64 100644
--- a/openedx/core/djangoapps/discussions/models.py
+++ b/openedx/core/djangoapps/discussions/models.py
@@ -156,6 +156,7 @@ AVAILABLE_PROVIDER_MAP = {
         'messages': [],
         'has_full_support': True,
         'supports_in_context_discussions': True,
+        'visible': False,
     },
     'ed-discuss': {
         'features': [
diff --git a/openedx/core/djangoapps/discussions/serializers.py b/openedx/core/djangoapps/discussions/serializers.py
index 9041a40635..2e682b3182 100644
--- a/openedx/core/djangoapps/discussions/serializers.py
+++ b/openedx/core/djangoapps/discussions/serializers.py
@@ -238,7 +238,11 @@ class DiscussionsConfigurationSerializer(serializers.ModelSerializer):
             'plugin_configuration': plugin_configuration,
             'providers': {
                 'active': provider_type or DEFAULT_PROVIDER_TYPE,
-                'available': AVAILABLE_PROVIDER_MAP,
+                'available': {
+                    key: value
+                    for key, value in AVAILABLE_PROVIDER_MAP.items()
+                    if value.get('visible', True)
+                },
             },
         })
         return payload