diff --git a/src/state/queries/profile.ts b/src/state/queries/profile.ts
index b792fecb46..7db15d0bc3 100644
--- a/src/state/queries/profile.ts
+++ b/src/state/queries/profile.ts
@@ -99,6 +99,7 @@ export function useProfilesQuery({
 }) {
   const agent = useAgent()
   return useQuery({
+    enabled: handles.length > 0,
     staleTime: STALE.MINUTES.FIVE,
     queryKey: profilesQueryKey(handles),
     queryFn: async () => {