diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 6e30fbe96..49073491c 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -59,6 +59,7 @@
 - tests: refine the IDA test runner script #1513 @williballenthin
 - output: don't leave behind traces of progress bar @williballenthin
 - import-to-ida: fix bug introduced with JSON report changes in v5 #1584 @williballenthin
+- main: don't show spinner when emitting debug messages #1636 @williballenthin
 
 ### capa explorer IDA Pro plugin
 
diff --git a/capa/main.py b/capa/main.py
index c680f138d..cb7f0f4ca 100644
--- a/capa/main.py
+++ b/capa/main.py
@@ -1250,7 +1250,7 @@ def main(argv: Optional[List[str]] = None):
                     args.backend,
                     sig_paths,
                     should_save_workspace,
-                    disable_progress=args.quiet,
+                    disable_progress=args.quiet or args.debug,
                 )
             except UnsupportedFormatError:
                 log_unsupported_format_error()