diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index d05625c7..128028f8 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
   "name": "session-messenger-desktop",
   "productName": "Session",
   "description": "Private messaging from your desktop",
-  "version": "1.0.5",
+  "version": "ver_placeholder",
   "license": "GPL-3.0",
   "author": {
     "name": "Loki Project",