diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 1b44cd1b..dae0ce0d 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "yargs-parser",
-  "version": "18.1.3",
+  "version": "19.0.0",
   "description": "the mighty option parser used by yargs",
   "main": "index.js",
   "scripts": {