diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 9fd4536..9307ac2 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 {
   "name": "level-packager",
   "description": "LevelUP package helper for distributing with a LevelDOWN-compatible back-end",
-  "version": "4.0.1",
+  "version": "5.0.0",
   "repository": {
     "type": "git",
     "url": "https://github.com/Level/packager.git"