diff --git a/client/src/layouts/SimpleLayout.vue b/client/src/layouts/SimpleLayout.vue
index 52ac2b28..b44c9f6c 100644
--- a/client/src/layouts/SimpleLayout.vue
+++ b/client/src/layouts/SimpleLayout.vue
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ const enableFooter = computed(() => {
 });
 
 const showCloseButton = computed(() => {
-   return !Object.keys(route.query).includes('hideCloseButton');
+   return !(route.query?.hideCloseButton == 'true');
 });
 
 const back = () => {