diff --git a/__init__.py b/__init__.py
index 780df89f1f..706676c030 100644
--- a/__init__.py
+++ b/__init__.py
@@ -4,7 +4,12 @@ from . import CuraEngineBackend
 from UM.Preferences import Preferences
 
 def getMetaData():
-    return { "name": "CuraEngine Backend", "type": "Backend" }
+    return {
+        'type': 'backend',
+        'plugin': {
+            'name': "CuraEngine Backend"
+        }
+    }
 
 def register(app):
     Preferences.addPreference("BackendLocation","../PinkUnicornEngine/CuraEngine")