diff --git a/templates/_footer.html.php b/templates/_footer.html.php
index 64124dd..41600c6 100644
--- a/templates/_footer.html.php
+++ b/templates/_footer.html.php
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
     <script src="/assets/js/functions.js"></script>
-    <?php if ($message): ?>
+    <?php if (!empty($message)): ?>
         <script>setError('<?= $message ?>')</script>
     <?php endif; ?>