diff --git a/picard/ui/options/plugins.py b/picard/ui/options/plugins.py
index 70581803b..efefda478 100644
--- a/picard/ui/options/plugins.py
+++ b/picard/ui/options/plugins.py
@@ -527,7 +527,8 @@ class PluginsOptionsPage(OptionsPage):
 
         if item.is_installed:
             item.buttons['install'].mode('hide')
-            item.buttons['uninstall'].mode('show')
+            item.buttons['uninstall'].mode(
+                'show' if plugin.dir == USER_PLUGIN_DIR else 'hide')
             item.enable(enabled, greyout=False)
 
             def uninstall_processor():