diff --git a/.lgtm b/.lgtm
index dbb2964d07b..d39781b0bb1 100644
--- a/.lgtm
+++ b/.lgtm
@@ -1,2 +1,3 @@
-self_approval_off = false
+pattern = "(?)LGTM"
+self_approval_off = true
 ignore_maintainers_file = true