diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 82a6d31e..2f1ce765 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
     "name": "keycloakify",
-    "version": "7.15.8",
+    "version": "7.16.0-rc.0",
     "description": "Create Keycloak themes using React",
     "repository": {
         "type": "git",