diff --git a/.readthedocs.yml b/.readthedocs.yml
index 871212c534..af1a8f6303 100644
--- a/.readthedocs.yml
+++ b/.readthedocs.yml
@@ -29,5 +29,3 @@ python:
   install:
     - method: pip
       path: .
-      extra_requirements:
-        - docs