diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 0be09666..6a7e41fa 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/).
         - downgrade: using the cached package commit (if available) to determine the correct version to downgrade to (otherwise only the version will be used -> old behavior)
         - history: using the cached package commit (if available) to properly determine the current version (otherwise only the version will be used -> old behavior)
         - the task responsible for generating the local index is displayed on the initialization dialog
-        - the index is not always being updated during the initialization process. It its kept for a period of time controlled by the settings property **aur_idx_exp** (in minutes -> default: 720 = 8 hours.). (P.S: this index is always updated when a package is installed/upgraded)
+        - the index is not always being updated during the initialization process. It its kept for a period of time controlled by the settings property **aur_idx_exp** (in HOURS -> default: 1). (P.S: this index is always updated when a package is installed/upgraded)
         <p align="center">
             <img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/vinifmor/bauh-files/master/pictures/releases/0.9.11/aur_idx_exp.png">
         </p>
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 11f66cfc..ad27049a 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -206,7 +206,7 @@ edit_aur_pkgbuild: false  # if the AUR PKGBUILD file should be displayed for edi
 aur_build_dir: null  # defines a custom build directory for AUR packages (a null value will point to /tmp/bauh/arch (non-root user) or /tmp/bauh_root/arch (root user)). Default: null.
 aur_remove_build_dir: true  # it defines if a package's generated build directory should be removed after the operation is finished (installation, upgrading, ...). Options: true, false (default: true).
 aur_build_only_chosen : true  # some AUR packages have a common file definition declaring several packages to be built. When this property is 'true' only the package the user select to install will be built (unless its name is different from those declared in the PKGBUILD base). With a 'null' value a popup asking if the user wants to build all of them will be displayed. 'false' will build and install all packages. Default: true.
-aur_idx_exp: 720  # It defines the period (in minutes) for the AUR index stored in disc to be considered valid during the initialization process. Use 0 so that it is always updated. Default: 720 (12 hours). (P.S: this index is always updated when a package is installed/upgraded)
+aur_idx_exp: 1  # It defines the period (in HOURS) for the AUR index stored in disc to be considered up to date during the initialization process. Use 0 so that it is always updated. Default: 1. (P.S: this index is always updated when a package is installed/upgraded)
 check_dependency_breakage: true # if, during the verification of the update requirements, specific versions of dependencies must also be checked. Example: package A depends on version 1.0 of B. If A and B were selected to upgrade, and B would be upgrade to 2.0, then B would be excluded from the transaction. Default: true.
 suggest_unneeded_uninstall: false  # if the dependencies apparently no longer necessary associated with the uninstalled packages should be suggested for uninstallation. When this property is enabled it automatically disables the property 'suggest_optdep_uninstall'. Default: false (to prevent new users from making mistakes)
 suggest_optdep_uninstall: false  # if the optional dependencies associated with uninstalled packages should be suggested for uninstallation. Only the optional dependencies that are not dependencies of other packages will be suggested. Default: false (to prevent new users from making mistakes)
diff --git a/bauh/gems/arch/config.py b/bauh/gems/arch/config.py
index ecd4f9f7..64bd733f 100644
--- a/bauh/gems/arch/config.py
+++ b/bauh/gems/arch/config.py
@@ -37,5 +37,5 @@ class ArchConfigManager(YAMLConfigManager):
                 'check_dependency_breakage': True,
                 'suggest_unneeded_uninstall': False,
                 'suggest_optdep_uninstall': False,
-                'aur_idx_exp': 720,
+                'aur_idx_exp': 1,
                 'categories_exp': 24}
diff --git a/bauh/gems/arch/resources/locale/ca b/bauh/gems/arch/resources/locale/ca
index 4860325d..e2875e4f 100644
--- a/bauh/gems/arch/resources/locale/ca
+++ b/bauh/gems/arch/resources/locale/ca
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ arch.config.check_dependency_breakage.tip=If, during the verification of upgrade
 arch.config.edit_aur_pkgbuild=Edit PKGBUILD (AUR)
 arch.config.edit_aur_pkgbuild.tip=If the PKGBUILD file of an AUR package should be displayed for editing before its installation/upgrade/downgrade
 arch.config.aur_idx_exp=Index expiration
-arch.config.aur_idx_exp.tip=It defines the period (in minutes) for the AUR index stored in disc to be considered valid during the initialization process. Use 0 so that it is always updated.
+arch.config.aur_idx_exp.tip=It defines the period (in HOURS) for the AUR index stored in disc to be considered up to date during the initialization process. Use 0 so that it is always updated.
 arch.config.mirrors_sort_limit=Mirrors sort limit
 arch.config.mirrors_sort_limit.tip=Defines the maximum number of mirrors that will be used for speed sorting. Use 0 for no limit or leave it blank to disable sorting.
 arch.config.optimize=Optimize {}
diff --git a/bauh/gems/arch/resources/locale/de b/bauh/gems/arch/resources/locale/de
index 6c0168c5..3df21a3f 100644
--- a/bauh/gems/arch/resources/locale/de
+++ b/bauh/gems/arch/resources/locale/de
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ arch.config.check_dependency_breakage.tip=If, during the verification of upgrade
 arch.config.edit_aur_pkgbuild=Edit PKGBUILD (AUR)
 arch.config.edit_aur_pkgbuild.tip=If the PKGBUILD file of an AUR package should be displayed for editing before its installation/upgrade/downgrade
 arch.config.aur_idx_exp=Index expiration
-arch.config.aur_idx_exp.tip=It defines the period (in minutes) for the AUR index stored in disc to be considered valid during the initialization process. Use 0 so that it is always updated.
+arch.config.aur_idx_exp.tip=It defines the period (in HOURS) for the AUR index stored in disc to be considered up to date during the initialization process. Use 0 so that it is always updated.
 arch.config.mirrors_sort_limit=Mirrors sort limit
 arch.config.mirrors_sort_limit.tip=Defines the maximum number of mirrors that will be used for speed sorting. Use 0 for no limit or leave it blank to disable sorting.
 arch.config.optimize=Optimize {}
diff --git a/bauh/gems/arch/resources/locale/en b/bauh/gems/arch/resources/locale/en
index ef81ee91..7531351d 100644
--- a/bauh/gems/arch/resources/locale/en
+++ b/bauh/gems/arch/resources/locale/en
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ arch.config.check_dependency_breakage.tip=If, during the verification of upgrade
 arch.config.edit_aur_pkgbuild=Edit PKGBUILD (AUR)
 arch.config.edit_aur_pkgbuild.tip=If the PKGBUILD file of an AUR package should be displayed for editing before its installation/upgrade/downgrade
 arch.config.aur_idx_exp=Index expiration
-arch.config.aur_idx_exp.tip=It defines the period (in minutes) for the AUR index stored in disc to be considered valid during the initialization process. Use 0 so that it is always updated.
+arch.config.aur_idx_exp.tip=It defines the period (in HOURS) for the AUR index stored in disc to be considered up to date during the initialization process. Use 0 so that it is always updated.
 arch.config.mirrors_sort_limit=Mirrors sort limit
 arch.config.mirrors_sort_limit.tip=Defines the maximum number of mirrors that will be used for speed sorting. Use 0 for no limit or leave it blank to disable sorting.
 arch.config.optimize=Optimize {}
diff --git a/bauh/gems/arch/resources/locale/es b/bauh/gems/arch/resources/locale/es
index 2d500d3e..082a1e58 100644
--- a/bauh/gems/arch/resources/locale/es
+++ b/bauh/gems/arch/resources/locale/es
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ arch.config.check_dependency_breakage.tip=Si, durante la verificación de los re
 arch.config.edit_aur_pkgbuild=Editar PKGBUILD (AUR)
 arch.config.edit_aur_pkgbuild.tip=Si el archivo PKGBUILD de un paquete AUR debe ser exhibido para edición antes de su instalación/actualización/degradación
 arch.config.aur_idx_exp=Expiración del índice
-arch.config.aur_idx_exp.tip=Define el período (en minutos) para que el índice AUR almacenado en el disco se considere válido durante el proceso de inicialización. Utilice 0 para que esté siempre actualizado.
+arch.config.aur_idx_exp.tip=Define el período (en HORAS) en que el índice de AUR almacenado en el disco es considerado actualizado durante el proceso de inicialización. Utilice 0 para que sea siempre actualizado.
 arch.config.mirrors_sort_limit=Límite de ordenación de espejos
 arch.config.mirrors_sort_limit.tip=Define el número máximo de espejos que se utilizarán para la ordenación por velocidad. Use 0 para no limitar o déjelo en blanco para deshabilitar la clasificación.
 arch.config.optimize=Optimizar {}
diff --git a/bauh/gems/arch/resources/locale/fr b/bauh/gems/arch/resources/locale/fr
index 80e8581b..985cfca5 100644
--- a/bauh/gems/arch/resources/locale/fr
+++ b/bauh/gems/arch/resources/locale/fr
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ arch.config.check_dependency_breakage.tip=Si, durant la vérification des prére
 arch.config.edit_aur_pkgbuild=Éditer PKGBUILD (AUR)
 arch.config.edit_aur_pkgbuild.tip=Si le fichier PKGBUILD d'un paquet AUR devrait être affiché pour édition avant installation/mise à jour/downgrade
 arch.config.aur_idx_exp=Index expiration
-arch.config.aur_idx_exp.tip=It defines the period (in minutes) for the AUR index stored in disc to be considered valid during the initialization process. Use 0 so that it is always updated.
+arch.config.aur_idx_exp.tip=It defines the period (in HOURS) for the AUR index stored in disc to be considered up to date during the initialization process. Use 0 so that it is always updated.
 arch.config.mirrors_sort_limit=Limite de tri des miroirs
 arch.config.mirrors_sort_limit.tip=Définit le nombre maximal de miroirs utilisés pour trier vite. 0 pour aucune limite ou vide pour désactiver le tri.
 arch.config.optimize=Optimizer {}
diff --git a/bauh/gems/arch/resources/locale/it b/bauh/gems/arch/resources/locale/it
index 43567720..26beb994 100644
--- a/bauh/gems/arch/resources/locale/it
+++ b/bauh/gems/arch/resources/locale/it
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ arch.config.check_dependency_breakage.tip=If, during the verification of upgrade
 arch.config.edit_aur_pkgbuild=Edit PKGBUILD (AUR)
 arch.config.edit_aur_pkgbuild.tip=If the PKGBUILD file of an AUR package should be displayed for editing before its installation/upgrade/downgrade
 arch.config.aur_idx_exp=Index expiration
-arch.config.aur_idx_exp.tip=It defines the period (in minutes) for the AUR index stored in disc to be considered valid during the initialization process. Use 0 so that it is always updated.
+arch.config.aur_idx_exp.tip=It defines the period (in HOURS) for the AUR index stored in disc to be considered up to date during the initialization process. Use 0 so that it is always updated.
 arch.config.mirrors_sort_limit=Mirrors sort limit
 arch.config.mirrors_sort_limit.tip=Defines the maximum number of mirrors that will be used for speed sorting. Use 0 for no limit or leave it blank to disable sorting.
 arch.config.optimize=Optimize {}
diff --git a/bauh/gems/arch/resources/locale/pt b/bauh/gems/arch/resources/locale/pt
index e127c31b..6e15056b 100644
--- a/bauh/gems/arch/resources/locale/pt
+++ b/bauh/gems/arch/resources/locale/pt
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ arch.config.check_dependency_breakage.tip=Se durante a verificação dos requisi
 arch.config.edit_aur_pkgbuild=Editar PKGBUILD (AUR)
 arch.config.edit_aur_pkgbuild.tip=Se o arquivo PKGBUILD de um pacote do AUR deve ser exibido para edição antes da instalação/atualização/reversão
 arch.config.aur_idx_exp=Expiração do índice
-arch.config.aur_idx_exp.tip=Define o período (em minutos) em que o índice do AUR armazenado em disco é considerado válido durante a inicialização. Utilize 0 para que ele sempre seja atualizado.
+arch.config.aur_idx_exp.tip=Define o período (em HORAS) em que o índice do AUR armazenado em disco é considerado atualizado durante a inicialização. Utilize 0 para que ele sempre seja atualizado.
 arch.config.mirrors_sort_limit=Limite de ordenação de espelhos
 arch.config.mirrors_sort_limit.tip=Define o número máximo de espelhos que serão utilizados para a ordenação por velocidade. Utilize 0 para não limitar ou deixe em branco para desabilitar a ordenação.
 arch.config.optimize=Otimizar {}
diff --git a/bauh/gems/arch/resources/locale/ru b/bauh/gems/arch/resources/locale/ru
index 9a5a58f9..a2434640 100644
--- a/bauh/gems/arch/resources/locale/ru
+++ b/bauh/gems/arch/resources/locale/ru
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ arch.config.check_dependency_breakage.tip=If, during the verification of upgrade
 arch.config.edit_aur_pkgbuild=Edit PKGBUILD (AUR)
 arch.config.edit_aur_pkgbuild.tip=If the PKGBUILD file of an AUR package should be displayed for editing before its installation/upgrade/downgrade
 arch.config.aur_idx_exp=Index expiration
-arch.config.aur_idx_exp.tip=It defines the period (in minutes) for the AUR index stored in disc to be considered valid during the initialization process. Use 0 so that it is always updated.
+arch.config.aur_idx_exp.tip=It defines the period (in HOURS) for the AUR index stored in disc to be considered up to date during the initialization process. Use 0 so that it is always updated.
 arch.config.mirrors_sort_limit=Ограничение сортировки зеркал
 arch.config.mirrors_sort_limit.tip=Определяет максимальное количество зеркал, которые будут использоваться для сортировки по скорости. Используйте 0 для No limit или оставьте его пустым, чтобы отключить сортировку.
 arch.config.optimize=Оптимизация {}
diff --git a/bauh/gems/arch/resources/locale/tr b/bauh/gems/arch/resources/locale/tr
index 13d3b726..b770450d 100644
--- a/bauh/gems/arch/resources/locale/tr
+++ b/bauh/gems/arch/resources/locale/tr
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ arch.config.check_dependency_breakage.tip=If, during the verification of upgrade
 arch.config.edit_aur_pkgbuild=Edit PKGBUILD (AUR)
 arch.config.edit_aur_pkgbuild.tip=If the PKGBUILD file of an AUR package should be displayed for editing before its installation/upgrade/downgrade
 arch.config.aur_idx_exp=Index expiration
-arch.config.aur_idx_exp.tip=It defines the period (in minutes) for the AUR index stored in disc to be considered valid during the initialization process. Use 0 so that it is always updated.
+arch.config.aur_idx_exp.tip=It defines the period (in HOURS) for the AUR index stored in disc to be considered up to date during the initialization process. Use 0 so that it is always updated.
 arch.config.mirrors_sort_limit=Yansı sıralama sınırı
 arch.config.mirrors_sort_limit.tip=Hız sıralama için kullanılacak maksimum yansı sayısını tanımlar. Sınırsız olması için 0 kullanın veya sıralamayı devre dışı bırakmak için boş bırakın.
 arch.config.optimize=Optimize {}
diff --git a/bauh/gems/arch/worker.py b/bauh/gems/arch/worker.py
index 3fbcd82f..c055aa0b 100644
--- a/bauh/gems/arch/worker.py
+++ b/bauh/gems/arch/worker.py
@@ -45,12 +45,12 @@ class AURIndexUpdater(Thread):
 
     def should_update(self) -> bool:
         try:
-            exp_minutes = int(self.config['aur_idx_exp'])
+            exp_hours = int(self.config['aur_idx_exp'])
         except:
             traceback.print_exc()
             return True
 
-        if exp_minutes <= 0:
+        if exp_hours <= 0:
             return True
 
         if not os.path.exists(AUR_INDEX_FILE):
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ class AURIndexUpdater(Thread):
 
         try:
             index_timestamp = datetime.fromtimestamp(float(timestamp_str))
-            return (index_timestamp + timedelta(minutes=exp_minutes)) <= datetime.utcnow()
+            return (index_timestamp + timedelta(hours=exp_hours)) <= datetime.utcnow()
         except:
             traceback.print_exc()
             return True