diff --git a/backend/readme.md b/backend/readme.md
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@@ -647,6 +647,9 @@ You can use the `&stats_format=bytes` option to display the stats in bytes inste
 > [!WARNING]\
 > Please be aware that we currently only show data from WakaTime profiles that are public. You therefore have to make sure that **BOTH** `Display code time publicly` and `Display languages, editors, os, categories publicly` are enabled.
 
+> [!WARNING]\
+> In case you just created a new WakaTime account, then it might take up to 24 hours until your stats will become visible on the WakaTime stats card.
+
 Change the `?username=` value to your [WakaTime](https://wakatime.com) username.
 
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