diff --git a/setup.py b/setup.py
index 07a1ba2..e0f564b 100755
--- a/setup.py
+++ b/setup.py
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@
     # Versions should comply with PEP440.  For a discussion on single-sourcing
     # the version across setup.py and the project code, see
     # https://packaging.python.org/en/latest/single_source_version.html
-    version='0.6.0',
+    version='0.6.1',
 
     description='Extract datetime objects from strings',
     long_description=long_description,
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@
         #   3 - Alpha
         #   4 - Beta
         #   5 - Production/Stable
-        'Development Status :: 3 - Alpha',
+        'Development Status :: 4 - Beta',
 
         # Indicate who your project is intended for
         'Intended Audience :: Developers',