diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 7bcb784ef2..ef390b75da 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
     "name": "react-native-video",
-    "version": "5.0.1",
+    "version": "5.1.0-alpha1",
     "description": "A <Video /> element for react-native",
     "main": "Video.js",
     "license": "MIT",