diff --git a/weblayer/variables.gni b/weblayer/variables.gni
index b2871f0483c289..16f7331fd44fef 100644
--- a/weblayer/variables.gni
+++ b/weblayer/variables.gni
@@ -2,15 +2,12 @@
 # Use of this source code is governed by a BSD-style license that can be
 # found in the LICENSE file.
 
-import("//build/config/android/channel.gni")
-
 declare_args() {
   # Include the //weblayer code in WebView implementation APKs.
   webview_includes_weblayer = true
 
   # Whether WebLayer will be included as a DFM.
-  weblayer_in_split =
-      android_channel == "default" || android_channel == "canary"
+  weblayer_in_split = false
 }
 
 weblayer_product_config_java_package = "org.chromium.weblayer_private"