diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index ced6d40..b76809e 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 {
   "name": "@pushrocks/smartlog-destination-local",
   "private": false,
-  "version": "8.0.9",
+  "version": "9.0.0",
   "description": "a smartlog destination targeting the local console",
   "main": "dist_ts/index.js",
   "typings": "dist_ts/index.d.ts",