diff --git a/src/cmd/godoc/main.go b/src/cmd/godoc/main.go
index 9f4659151e..f74b6f4047 100644
--- a/src/cmd/godoc/main.go
+++ b/src/cmd/godoc/main.go
@@ -337,6 +337,8 @@ func main() {
 			}()
 		}
 
+		// Immediately update metadata.
+		updateMetadata()
 		// Periodically refresh metadata.
 		go refreshMetadataLoop()