diff --git a/ui/index.html b/ui/index.html
index 3cd150e7..60f37c71 100644
--- a/ui/index.html
+++ b/ui/index.html
@@ -815,6 +815,7 @@
             <p>This license of this software forbids you from sharing any content that violates any laws, produce any harm to a person, disseminate any personal information that would be meant for harm, <br/>spread misinformation and target vulnerable groups. For the full list of restrictions please read <a href="https://github.com/easydiffusion/easydiffusion/blob/main/LICENSE" target="_blank">the license</a>.</p>
             <p>By using this software, you consent to the terms and conditions of the license.</p>
         </div>
+        <input id="test_diffusers" type="checkbox" style="display: none" checked />
     </div>
 </div>
 </body>
diff --git a/ui/media/js/parameters.js b/ui/media/js/parameters.js
index d71022ac..a656f09a 100644
--- a/ui/media/js/parameters.js
+++ b/ui/media/js/parameters.js
@@ -469,6 +469,7 @@ async function getAppConfig() {
             testDiffusersEnabled = false
         }
         testDiffusers.checked = testDiffusersEnabled
+        document.querySelector("#test_diffusers").checked = testDiffusers.checked // don't break plugins
 
         if (config.config_on_startup) {
             if (config.config_on_startup?.use_v3_engine) {