diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index fc9adf06a..be21c6633 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -550,7 +550,7 @@ function MyTabs() {
   return (
     <Tab.Navigator
       initialRouteName="Feed"
-      tabBarOptions={{
+      screenOptions={{
         activeTintColor: '#e91e63',
       }}
     >