diff --git a/files/firmware_status.py b/files/firmware_status.py
index 62a3fb7..ec9c07a 100755
--- a/files/firmware_status.py
+++ b/files/firmware_status.py
@@ -108,7 +108,7 @@
 
 jverlist = json.loads(pr.stdout)
 for verd in jverlist:
-    if verd['version'].endswith('b'):
+    if ignore_beta and verd['version'].endswith('b'):
         continue
     if ignore_rc and 'r' in verd['version']:
         continue