diff --git a/doc/signify.txt b/doc/signify.txt
index acc0bac..8d69eff 100644
--- a/doc/signify.txt
+++ b/doc/signify.txt
@@ -150,12 +150,9 @@ Overwrite signs set by other plugins by default.
 
 ============-
 
-    let g:signify_update_on_bufenter = 1
+    let g:signify_update_on_bufenter = 0
 
-Update signs when entering a buffer.
-
-NOTE: Disable this if you're working in huge repositories and experience
-delays.
+Update signs when entering a buffer that was modified.
 
 ============-
 
diff --git a/plugin/signify.vim b/plugin/signify.vim
index 49724c0..8a2a894 100644
--- a/plugin/signify.vim
+++ b/plugin/signify.vim
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ augroup signify
   autocmd BufRead,BufWritePost * call s:start(s:path)
   autocmd VimEnter,ColorScheme * call s:colors_set()
 
-  if get(g:, 'signify_update_on_bufenter', 1)
+  if get(g:, 'signify_update_on_bufenter')
     autocmd BufEnter * if &modified | call s:start(s:path) | endif
   endif