A method, computing device and computer program product are provided according to an example embodiment in order to track context synchronization of files operating on a plurality of participating applications. A synchronization tracking tool may receive contexts from a plurality of participating applications and provide an indication of a synchronization state based upon the timing and contexts received from the participating applications. An indication of the synchronization state may be provided to a user via a user interface in a visual and/or audible manner. The participating applications may further request synchronization state information from the synchronization tool.