diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 88dfb3d2aa..576e32ae4d 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "svelte",
-  "version": "3.0.0-alpha2",
+  "version": "3.0.0-alpha3",
   "description": "The magical disappearing UI framework",
   "main": "index.js",
   "bin": {