diff --git a/models/project.go b/models/project.go
index 0d39991..6866845 100644
--- a/models/project.go
+++ b/models/project.go
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ func (project *Project) Update(update ProjectUpdate) {
 		project.Favorite = *update.Favorite
 	}
 
-	if project.StatusTag != nil && !project.Active {
+	if project.StatusTag != nil && project.Active {
 		project.StatusTag = nil
 	}
 }