diff --git a/backend/src/data/UsernameHistory.ts b/backend/src/data/UsernameHistory.ts
index addbf823..0d334adb 100644
--- a/backend/src/data/UsernameHistory.ts
+++ b/backend/src/data/UsernameHistory.ts
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ if (!isAPI()) {
   }
 
   // Start first cleanup 30 seconds after startup
-  setTimeout(cleanup, 1 * SECONDS);
+  setTimeout(cleanup, 30 * SECONDS);
 }
 
 export const MAX_USERNAME_ENTRIES_PER_USER = 5;