diff --git a/src/charm.py b/src/charm.py
index 8b07daed0..ce8ab7aca 100755
--- a/src/charm.py
+++ b/src/charm.py
@@ -815,6 +815,8 @@ def _install_snap_packages(self, packages: List[str]) -> None:
                     snap_package.ensure(
                         snap.SnapState.Latest, channel=snap_channel, revision=snap_revision
                     )
+                    # snaps will auto refresh so it is necessary to hold the current revision
+                    snap_package.hold()
 
             except snap.SnapError as e:
                 logger.error(