diff --git a/layouts/partials/footer.html b/layouts/partials/footer.html
index 5e97056..e8f0096 100644
--- a/layouts/partials/footer.html
+++ b/layouts/partials/footer.html
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
-{{ if .Site.Params.showFooter }}
+{{ $showFooter := default true .Site.Params.showFooter }}
+{{ if $showFooter }}
     {{ if not .Site.Params.footerContent }}
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