diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 96a25a60..980546d7 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": "build/index.cjs",
   "exports": {