diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index d107cdd66a3..1223fc5f6ce 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "prebid.js",
-  "version": "1.15.0",
+  "version": "1.16.0-pre",
   "description": "Header Bidding Management Library",
   "main": "src/prebid.js",
   "scripts": {