diff --git a/sections/footer.liquid b/sections/footer.liquid
index 3ba91636cd1..1c4f7d45d75 100644
--- a/sections/footer.liquid
+++ b/sections/footer.liquid
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@
   -%}
   {%- if section.blocks.size > 0
     or section.settings.newsletter_enable
-    or section.settings.show_social
+    or section.settings.show_social and has_social_icons == true
     or section.settings.enable_follow_on_shop
   -%}
     {%- unless only_empty_brand -%}