diff --git a/bookwyrm/tests/views/test_user.py b/bookwyrm/tests/views/test_user.py
index d1100f92c..c3c0992df 100644
--- a/bookwyrm/tests/views/test_user.py
+++ b/bookwyrm/tests/views/test_user.py
@@ -176,7 +176,7 @@ class UserViews(TestCase):
         request.user = self.local_user
 
         result = views.hide_suggestions(request)
-        validate_html(result.render())
+        self.assertEqual(result.status_code, 302)
 
         self.local_user.refresh_from_db()
         self.assertFalse(self.local_user.show_suggested_users)