diff --git a/setup.py b/setup.py
index 9bb74cb..5ccf539 100755
--- a/setup.py
+++ b/setup.py
@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ def parse_requirements_file(filename):
         download_url=DOWNLOAD_URL,
 
         classifiers=[
-            'Development Status :: 4 - Alpha',
+            'Development Status :: 4 - Beta',
             'Environment :: Console',
             'Intended Audience :: Developers',
             'Intended Audience :: Science/Research',