diff --git a/lib/pry/cli.rb b/lib/pry/cli.rb
index 8d56794d4..0e29f7f0e 100644
--- a/lib/pry/cli.rb
+++ b/lib/pry/cli.rb
@@ -163,11 +163,8 @@ def start(opts)
   end
 
   on "plugins", "List installed plugins." do
-    puts "Installed Plugins:"
-    puts "--"
-    Pry.locate_plugins.each do |plugin|
-      puts plugin.name.to_s.ljust(18) << plugin.spec.summary
-    end
+    warn "The --plugins option is deprecated and has no effect"
+    warn "Try using `gem list pry-`"
     Kernel.exit
   end