diff --git a/packages/docusaurus-theme-classic/src/theme/Layout/index.js b/packages/docusaurus-theme-classic/src/theme/Layout/index.js
index 753542a2f8ce..d149ae9b41fb 100644
--- a/packages/docusaurus-theme-classic/src/theme/Layout/index.js
+++ b/packages/docusaurus-theme-classic/src/theme/Layout/index.js
@@ -53,7 +53,6 @@ function Layout(props) {
           {/* TODO: Do not assume that it is in english language */}
           <html lang="en" />
 
-          <meta httpEquiv="x-ua-compatible" content="ie=edge" />
           {metaTitle && <title>{metaTitle}</title>}
           {metaTitle && <meta property="og:title" content={metaTitle} />}
           {favicon && <link rel="shortcut icon" href={faviconUrl} />}
