diff --git a/bookwyrm/templates/lists/layout.html b/bookwyrm/templates/lists/layout.html
index 914478ab..6e772221 100644
--- a/bookwyrm/templates/lists/layout.html
+++ b/bookwyrm/templates/lists/layout.html
@@ -25,7 +25,9 @@
 </div>
 
 <div class="block">
-    {% include 'lists/edit_form.html' with controls_text="edit_list" user_groups=user_groups %}
+    {% if request.user == list.user %}
+        {% include 'lists/edit_form.html' with controls_text="edit_list" user_groups=user_groups %}
+    {% endif %}
 </div>
 
 {% block panel %}{% endblock %}