diff --git a/alibuild_helpers/analytics.py b/alibuild_helpers/analytics.py
index 8f3575b2..2ecd83e3 100644
--- a/alibuild_helpers/analytics.py
+++ b/alibuild_helpers/analytics.py
@@ -22,8 +22,7 @@ def askForAnalytics():
   banner("In order to improve user experience, aliBuild would like to gather "
          "analytics about your builds.\nYou can find all the details at:\n\n"
          "  https://github.com/alisw/alibuild/blob/master/ANALYTICS.md\n")
-  _input = input
-  a = _input("Is that ok for you [YES/no]? ")
+  a = input("Is that ok for you [YES/no]? ")
   if a.strip() and a.strip().lower().startswith("n"):
     debug("User requsted disabling analytics.")
     return disable_analytics()