diff --git a/archivebox/cli/archivebox_update.py b/archivebox/cli/archivebox_update.py
index 246f8510..38850363 100644
--- a/archivebox/cli/archivebox_update.py
+++ b/archivebox/cli/archivebox_update.py
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ def update():
     setup_django()
     
     from actors.orchestrator import Orchestrator
-    orchestrator = Orchestrator()
+    orchestrator = Orchestrator(exit_on_idle=False)
     orchestrator.start()