diff --git a/package/webif/Config.in b/package/webif/Config.in
index 56ed545e27..2ecbf36566 100644
--- a/package/webif/Config.in
+++ b/package/webif/Config.in
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 config BR2_PACKAGE_WEBIF
 	bool "webif - Status Console"
 	depends on BR2_PACKAGE_BUSYBOX # httpd
+	depends on BR2_DEPRECATED
 	select BR2_PACKAGE_HASERL
 	help
 	  A web interface for showing different network status. This package