diff --git a/setup.py b/setup.py
index 2f25063..45bfc0e 100644
--- a/setup.py
+++ b/setup.py
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ requires = [
 ]
 
 setup(name='barker',
-      version='1.0.0-alpha.1',
+      version='1.0.0-alpha.3',
       description='barker',
       long_description=README + '\n\n' + CHANGES,
       classifiers=[