diff --git a/ankiqt/ui/status.py b/ankiqt/ui/status.py
index 40cb38c0a..9b67afe88 100644
--- a/ankiqt/ui/status.py
+++ b/ankiqt/ui/status.py
@@ -264,6 +264,8 @@ You should aim to answer each question within<br>
         self.timerFlashStart = time.time()
 
     def updateCount(self):
+        if not self.main.deck:
+            return
         if self.state in ("showQuestion", "showAnswer"):
             self.main.deck.checkDue()
             self.redraw()