diff --git a/lib/galaxy/managers/tools.py b/lib/galaxy/managers/tools.py
index 28365e9fc1fb..c6dbe471dc84 100644
--- a/lib/galaxy/managers/tools.py
+++ b/lib/galaxy/managers/tools.py
@@ -110,8 +110,8 @@ def create_tool(self, trans, tool_payload, allow_load=True):
                 tool_path=tool_path,
                 tool_directory=tool_directory,
                 uuid=uuid,
-                active=tool_payload.get("active", True),
-                hidden=tool_payload.get("hidden", True),
+                active=tool_payload.get("active"),
+                hidden=tool_payload.get("hidden"),
                 value=representation,
             )
         self.app.toolbox.load_dynamic_tool(dynamic_tool)