diff --git a/coolbox/core/track/bed/plot.py b/coolbox/core/track/bed/plot.py
index b8b23cd..dce6b2b 100644
--- a/coolbox/core/track/bed/plot.py
+++ b/coolbox/core/track/bed/plot.py
@@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ def __set_plot_params(self, gr: GenomeRange, ov_genes: pd.DataFrame):
             else:
                 self.is_draw_labels = True
         else:
-            self.is_draw_labels = properties['labels']
+            self.is_draw_labels = properties['labels'] == "yes"
         self.small_relative = 0.004 * (gr.end - gr.start)
         self.counter = 0