diff --git a/snipts/views.py b/snipts/views.py
index 93d7634..d18dc2f 100644
--- a/snipts/views.py
+++ b/snipts/views.py
@@ -34,8 +34,9 @@ def detail(request, username, snipt_slug):
     snipt = get_object_or_404(Snipt, user__username=username, slug=snipt_slug)
     user = snipt.user
 
-    if 'linenos' not in snipt.stylized:
-        snipt.save()
+    if snipt.lexer != 'markdown':
+        if 'linenos' not in snipt.stylized:
+            snipt.save()
 
     if user != request.user:
         if not snipt.public: