diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 79e3e11..a3b8a40 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "level-mem",
-  "version": "4.0.0",
+  "version": "5.0.0",
   "description": "A convenience package bundling LevelUP & MemDOWN",
   "license": "MIT",
   "main": "level-mem.js",