diff --git a/core/app/models/spree/base.rb b/core/app/models/spree/base.rb
index a413e7745ee..558515fa78f 100644
--- a/core/app/models/spree/base.rb
+++ b/core/app/models/spree/base.rb
@@ -23,6 +23,10 @@ def self.preference(*args)
 
   if Kaminari.config.page_method_name != :page
     def self.page(num)
+      Spree::Deprecation.warn \
+        "Redefining Spree::Base.page for a different kaminari page name is better done inside " \
+        "your own app. This will be removed from future versions of solidus."
+
       send Kaminari.config.page_method_name, num
     end
   end