diff --git a/python/plugins/GdalTools/tools/GdalTools_utils.py b/python/plugins/GdalTools/tools/GdalTools_utils.py
index 18ec95d8760..5e8016a1076 100644
--- a/python/plugins/GdalTools/tools/GdalTools_utils.py
+++ b/python/plugins/GdalTools/tools/GdalTools_utils.py
@@ -153,7 +153,7 @@ class LayerRegistry(QObject):
     def isVector(self, layer):
       if layer.type() != layer.VectorLayer:
         return False
-      if layer.usesProvider() and layer.providerKey() != 'ogr':
+      if layer.providerType() != 'ogr':
         return False
       return True