diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 16ac392b..f8933ab1 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "electron-packager",
-  "version": "16.0.0",
+  "version": "17.0.0",
   "description": "Customize and package your Electron app with OS-specific bundles (.app, .exe, etc.) via JS or CLI",
   "main": "src/index.js",
   "types": "src/index.d.ts",