diff --git a/studio/backup_blends.py b/studio/backup_blends.py
index bbe3c20..f1ad53b 100644
--- a/studio/backup_blends.py
+++ b/studio/backup_blends.py
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@
 # License could be found in full text on gnu.org/licenses
 
 import os
+import json
 import sys
 import time
 import hashlib
@@ -68,6 +69,18 @@ def main():
 # Main loop ( 30 seconds intervals )
 
 while True:
+
+    try:
+        with open(project+"/backup_data.json") as f:
+            backup_data = json.load(f)
+    except:
+        backup_data = {}
+
+    backup_data["lastcheck"] = int(time.time())
+
+    with open(project+"/backup_data.json", "w") as f:
+        json.dump(backup_data, f, indent=4)
+    
     print("Counting another 30 seconds...")
     time.sleep(30)
     print("Checking for changed files...")