diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 13d8f4d8..b2a0dc89 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "loopback",
+  "version": "2.6.0",
   "description": "LoopBack: Open Source Framework for Node.js",
   "homepage": "http://loopback.io",
   "keywords": [
@@ -27,7 +28,6 @@
     "mobile",
     "mBaaS"
   ],
-  "version": "2.5.0",
   "scripts": {
     "test": "grunt mocha-and-karma"
   },