diff --git a/amq-streams/cluster-operator/01-subscription.yaml b/amq-streams/cluster-operator/01-subscription.yaml
index 1eaff6ff..9c6772fc 100755
--- a/amq-streams/cluster-operator/01-subscription.yaml
+++ b/amq-streams/cluster-operator/01-subscription.yaml
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ spec:
         # we want to have cluster-wide operator
         value: "*"
       - name: STRIMZI_FEATURE_GATES
-        value: "+StableConnectIdentities"
+        value: ""
       - name: STRIMZI_LOG_LEVEL
         value: "DEBUG"
     resources: