diff --git a/lib/react_on_rails/configuration.rb b/lib/react_on_rails/configuration.rb
index 6d89cd071e..e3efa2c29c 100644
--- a/lib/react_on_rails/configuration.rb
+++ b/lib/react_on_rails/configuration.rb
@@ -41,8 +41,6 @@ def self.configuration
       components_subdirectory: nil,
       make_generated_server_bundle_the_entrypoint: false,
       defer_generated_component_packs: false,
-      # React on Rails Pro (licensed) feature - enables immediate hydration of React components
-      immediate_hydration: false,
       # Maximum time in milliseconds to wait for client-side component registration after page load.
       # If exceeded, an error will be thrown for server-side rendered components not registered on the client.
       # Set to 0 to disable the timeout and wait indefinitely for component registration.
@@ -64,7 +62,7 @@ class Configuration
                   :server_render_method, :random_dom_id, :auto_load_bundle,
                   :same_bundle_for_client_and_server, :rendering_props_extension,
                   :make_generated_server_bundle_the_entrypoint,
-                  :generated_component_packs_loading_strategy, :immediate_hydration,
+                  :generated_component_packs_loading_strategy,
                   :component_registry_timeout,
                   :server_bundle_output_path, :enforce_private_server_bundles
 
@@ -81,7 +79,7 @@ def initialize(node_modules_location: nil, server_bundle_js_file: nil, prerender
                    same_bundle_for_client_and_server: nil,
                    i18n_dir: nil, i18n_yml_dir: nil, i18n_output_format: nil, i18n_yml_safe_load_options: nil,
                    random_dom_id: nil, server_render_method: nil, rendering_props_extension: nil,
-                   components_subdirectory: nil, auto_load_bundle: nil, immediate_hydration: nil,
+                   components_subdirectory: nil, auto_load_bundle: nil,
                    component_registry_timeout: nil, server_bundle_output_path: nil, enforce_private_server_bundles: nil)
       self.node_modules_location = node_modules_location.present? ? node_modules_location : Rails.root
       self.generated_assets_dirs = generated_assets_dirs
@@ -122,7 +120,6 @@ def initialize(node_modules_location: nil, server_bundle_js_file: nil, prerender
       self.auto_load_bundle = auto_load_bundle
       self.make_generated_server_bundle_the_entrypoint = make_generated_server_bundle_the_entrypoint
       self.defer_generated_component_packs = defer_generated_component_packs
-      self.immediate_hydration = immediate_hydration
       self.generated_component_packs_loading_strategy = generated_component_packs_loading_strategy
       self.server_bundle_output_path = server_bundle_output_path
       self.enforce_private_server_bundles = enforce_private_server_bundles
diff --git a/lib/react_on_rails/controller.rb b/lib/react_on_rails/controller.rb
index ae254b1a5a..d56c7f3deb 100644
--- a/lib/react_on_rails/controller.rb
+++ b/lib/react_on_rails/controller.rb
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ module Controller
     # Be sure to include view helper `redux_store_hydration_data` at the end of your layout or view
     # or else there will be no client side hydration of your stores.
     def redux_store(store_name, props: {}, immediate_hydration: nil)
-      immediate_hydration = ReactOnRails.configuration.immediate_hydration if immediate_hydration.nil?
+      immediate_hydration = ReactOnRails::ProUtils.immediate_hydration_config if immediate_hydration.nil?
       redux_store_data = { store_name: store_name,
                            props: props,
                            immediate_hydration: immediate_hydration }
diff --git a/lib/react_on_rails/doctor.rb b/lib/react_on_rails/doctor.rb
index 54ed06dbec..342629ac93 100644
--- a/lib/react_on_rails/doctor.rb
+++ b/lib/react_on_rails/doctor.rb
@@ -633,6 +633,7 @@ def check_shakapacker_configuration_details
 
     def check_react_on_rails_configuration_details
       check_react_on_rails_initializer
+      check_react_on_rails_pro_initializer
       check_deprecated_configuration_settings
       check_breaking_changes_warnings
     end
@@ -664,6 +665,29 @@ def check_react_on_rails_initializer
       end
     end
 
+    def check_react_on_rails_pro_initializer
+      config_path = "config/initializers/react_on_rails_pro.rb"
+
+      return unless File.exist?(config_path)
+
+      begin
+        content = File.read(config_path)
+
+        checker.add_info("\n📋 React on Rails Pro Configuration:")
+        checker.add_info("📍 Documentation: https://www.shakacode.com/react-on-rails-pro/")
+
+        # Immediate hydration (Pro feature)
+        immediate_hydration_match = content.match(/config\.immediate_hydration\s*=\s*([^\s\n,]+)/)
+        if immediate_hydration_match
+          checker.add_info("  immediate_hydration: #{immediate_hydration_match[1]}")
+        else
+          checker.add_info("  immediate_hydration: false (default)")
+        end
+      rescue StandardError => e
+        checker.add_warning("⚠️  Unable to read react_on_rails_pro.rb: #{e.message}")
+      end
+    end
+
     def analyze_server_rendering_config(content)
       checker.add_info("\n🖥️  Server Rendering:")
 
@@ -701,7 +725,7 @@ def analyze_server_rendering_config(content)
     end
     # rubocop:enable Metrics/AbcSize
 
-    # rubocop:disable Metrics/AbcSize, Metrics/CyclomaticComplexity
+    # rubocop:disable Metrics/CyclomaticComplexity
     def analyze_performance_config(content)
       checker.add_info("\n⚡ Performance & Loading:")
 
@@ -732,19 +756,13 @@ def analyze_performance_config(content)
       auto_load_match = content.match(/config\.auto_load_bundle\s*=\s*([^\s\n,]+)/)
       checker.add_info("  auto_load_bundle: #{auto_load_match[1]}") if auto_load_match
 
-      # Immediate hydration (Pro feature)
-      immediate_hydration_match = content.match(/config\.immediate_hydration\s*=\s*([^\s\n,]+)/)
-      if immediate_hydration_match
-        checker.add_info("  immediate_hydration: #{immediate_hydration_match[1]} (React on Rails Pro)")
-      end
-
       # Component registry timeout
       timeout_match = content.match(/config\.component_registry_timeout\s*=\s*([^\s\n,]+)/)
       return unless timeout_match
 
       checker.add_info("  component_registry_timeout: #{timeout_match[1]}ms")
     end
-    # rubocop:enable Metrics/AbcSize, Metrics/CyclomaticComplexity
+    # rubocop:enable Metrics/CyclomaticComplexity
 
     # rubocop:disable Metrics/AbcSize
     def analyze_development_config(content)
diff --git a/lib/react_on_rails/helper.rb b/lib/react_on_rails/helper.rb
index 92f4e0c375..b354812c38 100644
--- a/lib/react_on_rails/helper.rb
+++ b/lib/react_on_rails/helper.rb
@@ -158,7 +158,7 @@ def react_component_hash(component_name, options = {})
     #    immediate_hydration: false -- React on Rails Pro (licensed) feature. Pass as true if you wish to
     #                        hydrate this store immediately instead of waiting for the page to load.
     def redux_store(store_name, props: {}, defer: false, immediate_hydration: nil)
-      immediate_hydration = ReactOnRails.configuration.immediate_hydration if immediate_hydration.nil?
+      immediate_hydration = ReactOnRails::ProUtils.immediate_hydration_config if immediate_hydration.nil?
 
       redux_store_data = { store_name: store_name,
                            props: props,
diff --git a/lib/react_on_rails/pro_utils.rb b/lib/react_on_rails/pro_utils.rb
index bb222630cd..0ea4966249 100644
--- a/lib/react_on_rails/pro_utils.rb
+++ b/lib/react_on_rails/pro_utils.rb
@@ -10,6 +10,14 @@ def self.support_pro_features?
       ReactOnRails::Utils.react_on_rails_pro?
     end
 
+    # Returns the immediate_hydration configuration value
+    # @return [Boolean] immediate_hydration setting from Pro config if Pro is available, false otherwise
+    def self.immediate_hydration_config
+      return false unless support_pro_features?
+
+      ReactOnRailsPro.configuration.immediate_hydration
+    end
+
     def self.disable_pro_render_options_if_not_licensed(raw_options)
       return raw_options if support_pro_features?
 
@@ -18,7 +26,8 @@ def self.disable_pro_render_options_if_not_licensed(raw_options)
       PRO_ONLY_OPTIONS.each do |option|
         # Determine if this option is enabled (either explicitly or via global config)
         option_enabled = if raw_options[option].nil?
-                           ReactOnRails.configuration.send(option)
+                           # Use the Pro config helper to get the global config value
+                           immediate_hydration_config
                          else
                            raw_options[option]
                          end
diff --git a/lib/react_on_rails/react_component/render_options.rb b/lib/react_on_rails/react_component/render_options.rb
index b6bc5f5fe3..b2147a16e2 100644
--- a/lib/react_on_rails/react_component/render_options.rb
+++ b/lib/react_on_rails/react_component/render_options.rb
@@ -97,7 +97,9 @@ def logging_on_server
       end
 
       def immediate_hydration
-        retrieve_configuration_value_for(:immediate_hydration)
+        options.fetch(:immediate_hydration) do
+          ReactOnRails::ProUtils.immediate_hydration_config
+        end
       end
 
       def to_s
diff --git a/react_on_rails_pro/lib/react_on_rails_pro/configuration.rb b/react_on_rails_pro/lib/react_on_rails_pro/configuration.rb
index 12d913a457..bf4d8275b6 100644
--- a/react_on_rails_pro/lib/react_on_rails_pro/configuration.rb
+++ b/react_on_rails_pro/lib/react_on_rails_pro/configuration.rb
@@ -32,7 +32,8 @@ def self.configuration
       rsc_payload_generation_url_path: Configuration::DEFAULT_RSC_PAYLOAD_GENERATION_URL_PATH,
       rsc_bundle_js_file: Configuration::DEFAULT_RSC_BUNDLE_JS_FILE,
       react_client_manifest_file: Configuration::DEFAULT_REACT_CLIENT_MANIFEST_FILE,
-      react_server_client_manifest_file: Configuration::DEFAULT_REACT_SERVER_CLIENT_MANIFEST_FILE
+      react_server_client_manifest_file: Configuration::DEFAULT_REACT_SERVER_CLIENT_MANIFEST_FILE,
+      immediate_hydration: Configuration::DEFAULT_IMMEDIATE_HYDRATION
     )
   end
 
@@ -59,6 +60,7 @@ class Configuration # rubocop:disable Metrics/ClassLength
     DEFAULT_RSC_BUNDLE_JS_FILE = "rsc-bundle.js"
     DEFAULT_REACT_CLIENT_MANIFEST_FILE = "react-client-manifest.json"
     DEFAULT_REACT_SERVER_CLIENT_MANIFEST_FILE = "react-server-client-manifest.json"
+    DEFAULT_IMMEDIATE_HYDRATION = false
 
     attr_accessor :renderer_url, :renderer_password, :tracing,
                   :server_renderer, :renderer_use_fallback_exec_js, :prerender_caching,
@@ -68,7 +70,7 @@ class Configuration # rubocop:disable Metrics/ClassLength
                   :renderer_request_retry_limit, :throw_js_errors, :ssr_timeout,
                   :profile_server_rendering_js_code, :raise_non_shell_server_rendering_errors, :enable_rsc_support,
                   :rsc_payload_generation_url_path, :rsc_bundle_js_file, :react_client_manifest_file,
-                  :react_server_client_manifest_file
+                  :react_server_client_manifest_file, :immediate_hydration
 
     def initialize(renderer_url: nil, renderer_password: nil, server_renderer: nil, # rubocop:disable Metrics/AbcSize
                    renderer_use_fallback_exec_js: nil, prerender_caching: nil,
@@ -79,7 +81,8 @@ def initialize(renderer_url: nil, renderer_password: nil, server_renderer: nil,
                    renderer_request_retry_limit: nil, throw_js_errors: nil, ssr_timeout: nil,
                    profile_server_rendering_js_code: nil, raise_non_shell_server_rendering_errors: nil,
                    enable_rsc_support: nil, rsc_payload_generation_url_path: nil,
-                   rsc_bundle_js_file: nil, react_client_manifest_file: nil, react_server_client_manifest_file: nil)
+                   rsc_bundle_js_file: nil, react_client_manifest_file: nil, react_server_client_manifest_file: nil,
+                   immediate_hydration: nil)
       self.renderer_url = renderer_url
       self.renderer_password = renderer_password
       self.server_renderer = server_renderer
@@ -105,6 +108,7 @@ def initialize(renderer_url: nil, renderer_password: nil, server_renderer: nil,
       self.rsc_bundle_js_file = rsc_bundle_js_file
       self.react_client_manifest_file = react_client_manifest_file
       self.react_server_client_manifest_file = react_server_client_manifest_file
+      self.immediate_hydration = immediate_hydration
     end
 
     def setup_config_values
diff --git a/spec/dummy/config/initializers/react_on_rails.rb b/spec/dummy/config/initializers/react_on_rails.rb
index 54c2f40d5c..83598f028a 100644
--- a/spec/dummy/config/initializers/react_on_rails.rb
+++ b/spec/dummy/config/initializers/react_on_rails.rb
@@ -41,6 +41,5 @@ def self.adjust_props_for_client_side_hydration(component_name, props)
   config.rendering_props_extension = RenderingPropsExtension
   config.components_subdirectory = "startup"
   config.auto_load_bundle = true
-  config.immediate_hydration = false
   config.generated_component_packs_loading_strategy = :defer
 end
diff --git a/spec/dummy/spec/helpers/react_on_rails_helper_spec.rb b/spec/dummy/spec/helpers/react_on_rails_helper_spec.rb
index 3b36f0e362..d6df003c36 100644
--- a/spec/dummy/spec/helpers/react_on_rails_helper_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/dummy/spec/helpers/react_on_rails_helper_spec.rb
@@ -38,15 +38,8 @@ def self.pro_attribution_comment
     stub_const("ReactOnRailsPro", pro_module)
     stub_const("ReactOnRailsPro::Utils", utils_module)
 
-    # Configure immediate_hydration to true for tests since they expect that behavior
-    ReactOnRails.configure do |config|
-      config.immediate_hydration = true
-    end
-  end
-
-  after do
-    # Reset to default - avoid validation issues by setting directly
-    ReactOnRails.configuration.immediate_hydration = false
+    # Stub immediate_hydration to true for tests since they expect that behavior
+    allow(ReactOnRails::ProUtils).to receive(:immediate_hydration_config).and_return(true)
   end
 
   let(:hash) do
diff --git a/spec/dummy/spec/system/integration_spec.rb b/spec/dummy/spec/system/integration_spec.rb
index 57212d1ca0..0464dc8a03 100644
--- a/spec/dummy/spec/system/integration_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/dummy/spec/system/integration_spec.rb
@@ -104,12 +104,9 @@ def self.pro_attribution_comment
     end
     stub_const("ReactOnRailsPro", pro_module)
     stub_const("ReactOnRailsPro::Utils", utils_module)
-  end
 
-  around do |example|
-    ReactOnRails.configure { |config| config.immediate_hydration = true }
-    example.run
-    ReactOnRails.configure { |config| config.immediate_hydration = false }
+    # Stub immediate_hydration to true since these tests expect that behavior
+    allow(ReactOnRails::ProUtils).to receive(:immediate_hydration_config).and_return(true)
   end
 end