diff --git a/pkgs/applications/networking/instant-messengers/fractal/default.nix b/pkgs/applications/networking/instant-messengers/fractal/default.nix
index 68e7282870b..67a40b1dc33 100644
--- a/pkgs/applications/networking/instant-messengers/fractal/default.nix
+++ b/pkgs/applications/networking/instant-messengers/fractal/default.nix
@@ -92,6 +92,7 @@ rustPlatform.buildRustPackage rec {
     description = "Matrix group messaging app";
     homepage = "https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/fractal";
     license = licenses.gpl3;
+    broken = stdenv.isDarwin;
     maintainers = with maintainers; [ dtzWill worldofpeace ];
   };
 }