diff --git a/src/webapp/features/platforms/bluesky/components/imageEmbed/ImageEmbed.tsx b/src/webapp/features/platforms/bluesky/components/imageEmbed/ImageEmbed.tsx
index ffa91762..c83527de 100644
--- a/src/webapp/features/platforms/bluesky/components/imageEmbed/ImageEmbed.tsx
+++ b/src/webapp/features/platforms/bluesky/components/imageEmbed/ImageEmbed.tsx
@@ -14,7 +14,6 @@ interface Props {
 export default function ImageEmbed(props: Props) {
   const { settings } = useUserSettings();
   const [lightboxOpened, setLightboxOpened] = useState(false);
-  const [initialSlide, setInitialSlide] = useState(0);
 
   const lightboxImages = props.images.map((img) => ({
     src: img.fullsize,
@@ -23,7 +22,6 @@ export default function ImageEmbed(props: Props) {
 
   const openLightbox = (e: React.MouseEvent, index: number) => {
     e.stopPropagation();
-    setInitialSlide(index);
     setLightboxOpened(true);
   };