diff --git a/quantum/debounce.h b/quantum/debounce.h
index 8397823eb..9ca05c682 100644
--- a/quantum/debounce.h
+++ b/quantum/debounce.h
@@ -1,7 +1,5 @@
 #pragma once
 
-#include "matrix.h"
-
 // raw is the current key state
 // on entry cooked is the previous debounced state
 // on exit cooked is the current debounced state