diff --git a/templates/haproxy_head.erb b/templates/haproxy_head.erb
index 3f7145b..7675d64 100644
--- a/templates/haproxy_head.erb
+++ b/templates/haproxy_head.erb
@@ -58,7 +58,6 @@ defaults
     timeout check           <%= @hy_timeout_check %>
     maxconn                 <%= @hy_maxconn %>
 
-<% if @hy_show_stats == true -%>
 listen stats
     bind 127.0.0.1:8404  # Bind to localhost if only local access is needed
     mode http
@@ -68,7 +67,6 @@ listen stats
     stats auth local_admin:jSAVu62MV+kr+>R.  # Use a strong password
     stats refresh 30s
     stats admin if TRUE  # Allow admin actions if logged in
-<% end -%>
 
 ### custom rules below ###