diff --git a/electrum/util.py b/electrum/util.py
index 54ed08d6a..064659f7f 100644
--- a/electrum/util.py
+++ b/electrum/util.py
@@ -674,7 +674,7 @@ def block_explorer_info():
 
 def block_explorer(config: 'SimpleConfig') -> str:
     from . import constants
-    default_ = 'Blockchair.com' if not constants.net.TESTNET else 'smartbit.com.au'
+    default_ = 'Blockstream.info'
     be_key = config.get('block_explorer', default_)
     be = block_explorer_info().get(be_key)
     return be_key if be is not None else default_