diff --git a/files/helpers/cron.py b/files/helpers/cron.py
index 25cf318a6..106e2f7d3 100644
--- a/files/helpers/cron.py
+++ b/files/helpers/cron.py
@@ -59,11 +59,12 @@ def cron_fn(every_5m, every_1d, every_1mo):
 				_grant_two_year_badges()
 				g.db.commit()
 
-				reddit_mentions_task()
-				g.db.commit()
+				if not IS_LOCALHOST:
+					reddit_mentions_task()
+					g.db.commit()
 
-				lemmy_mentions_task()
-				g.db.commit()
+					lemmy_mentions_task()
+					g.db.commit()
 
 			if every_1d or (not cache.get('stats') and not IS_LOCALHOST):
 				if IS_HOMOWEEN():