diff --git a/common/yacreader_global.h b/common/yacreader_global.h
index d01c9af9..ab0c5681 100644
--- a/common/yacreader_global.h
+++ b/common/yacreader_global.h
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@
 
 #include <QStandardPaths>
 #include <QDataStream>
+#include <QMetaType>
 
 #define VERSION "9.8.2"