diff --git a/init.lua b/init.lua
index 1e42ce8..47116c3 100644
--- a/init.lua
+++ b/init.lua
@@ -400,6 +400,12 @@ local function waypoint_compass_copy_meta(itemstack, player, old_craft_grid, cra
         return
     end
 
+    -- detect new compass recipie
+    if old_craft_grid[1]:get_name() == "default:copper_ingot" then
+	-- probably a new compass recipie
+	return itemstack
+    end
+
     local original
     local index
     for i = 1, #old_craft_grid do