diff --git a/server.py b/server.py
index 5cad1d8a..80cc2f18 100644
--- a/server.py
+++ b/server.py
@@ -318,8 +318,8 @@ if __name__ == "__main__":
 
     if shared.args.nowebui:
         # Start the API in standalone mode
-        shared.args.extensions = [x for x in shared.args.extensions if x != 'gallery']
-        if shared.args.extensions is not None and len(shared.args.extensions) > 0:
+        shared.args.extensions = [x for x in (shared.args.extensions or []) if x != 'gallery']
+        if shared.args.extensions:
             extensions_module.load_extensions()
     else:
         # Launch the web UI