diff --git a/fdroidserver/metadata.py b/fdroidserver/metadata.py
index 7bf1fbe0..02e7bc3d 100644
--- a/fdroidserver/metadata.py
+++ b/fdroidserver/metadata.py
@@ -28,13 +28,6 @@ import textwrap
 import io
 import yaml
 from collections import OrderedDict
-# use libyaml if it is available
-try:
-    from yaml import CLoader
-    YamlLoader = CLoader
-except ImportError:
-    from yaml import Loader
-    YamlLoader = Loader
 
 import fdroidserver.common
 from fdroidserver import _