diff --git a/gns3server/controller/link.py b/gns3server/controller/link.py
index fe8d67e25..14ff447ea 100644
--- a/gns3server/controller/link.py
+++ b/gns3server/controller/link.py
@@ -103,7 +103,7 @@ class Link:
         """
         Get whether to show filters icon in Web UI
         """
-        return self._show_filters_icon
+        return getattr(self, '_show_filters_icon', True)
 
     @property
     def project(self):