diff --git a/examples/web_ui_cache_stats.py b/examples/web_ui_cache_stats.py
index 09c9a98430..d8005b86f3 100644
--- a/examples/web_ui_cache_stats.py
+++ b/examples/web_ui_cache_stats.py
@@ -112,8 +112,6 @@ def extend_web_ui():
             """
             # ensure the template_args are up to date before using them
             environment.web_ui.update_template_args()
-            # set the static paths to use the modern ui
-            environment.web_ui.set_static_modern_ui()
 
             return render_template(
                 "index.html",