diff --git a/README.asciidoc b/README.asciidoc
index 1c8c6dcf9..08380b4a5 100644
--- a/README.asciidoc
+++ b/README.asciidoc
@@ -22,6 +22,12 @@ on Python, PyQt5 and QtWebKit and free software, licensed under the GPL.
 
 It was inspired by other browsers/addons like dwb and Vimperator/Pentadactyl.
 
+// QUTE_WEB_HIDE
+**qutebrowser is currently running a crowdfunding campaign to add support for
+the QtWebEngine backend, which fixes many issues. Please
+link:http://igg.me/at/qutebrowser[check it out]!**
+// QUTE_WEB_HIDE_END
+
 Screenshots
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