diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 6a41aa8..383485c 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "can-view-model",
-  "version": "3.0.0",
+  "version": "3.1.0",
   "description": "gets or sets the view model of an element",
   "homepage": "http://canjs.com",
   "author": {