diff --git a/alaka-defaults.yml b/alaka-defaults.yml
index 54dc95e..935d70f 100644
--- a/alaka-defaults.yml
+++ b/alaka-defaults.yml
@@ -48,6 +48,8 @@ wordpress:
         - EXTRA_DOMAINS
     initial-hooks:
         - app core_install
+    upgrade-hooks:
+        - app update
 matrix-synapse:
     env: 
         ENCRYPTED_BY_DEFAULT: off