diff --git a/htdocs/core/boxes/box_members_by_type.php b/htdocs/core/boxes/box_members_by_type.php
index 5b95b58d29d..1b8c09acc3f 100644
--- a/htdocs/core/boxes/box_members_by_type.php
+++ b/htdocs/core/boxes/box_members_by_type.php
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ class box_members_by_type extends ModeleBoxes
 			$this->enabled = 0; // disabled for external users
 		}
 
-		$this->hidden = !($user->rights->adherent->lire);
+		$this->hidden = !(!empty($conf->adherent->enabled) &&$user->rights->adherent->lire);
 	}
 
 	/**