diff --git a/espresso.php b/espresso.php
index b1df4206a1..97ed034392 100644
--- a/espresso.php
+++ b/espresso.php
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
   Plugin Name:Event Espresso
   Plugin URI: https://eventespresso.com/pricing/?ee_ver=ee4&utm_source=ee4_plugin_admin&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=wordpress_plugins_page&utm_content=support_link
   Description: Manage events, sell tickets, and receive payments from your WordPress website. Reduce event administration time, cut-out ticketing fees, and own your customer data. | <a href="https://eventespresso.com/add-ons/?utm_source=plugin_activation_screen&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=plugin_description">Extensions</a> | <a href="https://eventespresso.com/pricing/?utm_source=plugin_activation_screen&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=plugin_description">Sales</a> | <a href="admin.php?page=espresso_support">Support</a>
-  Version: 5.0.15.p
+  Version: 5.0.16.rc.000
   Author: Event Espresso
   Author URI: http://eventespresso.com/?ee_ver=ee4&utm_source=ee4_plugin_admin&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=wordpress_plugins_page&utm_content=support_link
   License: GPLv3