diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index b71cfe8..5d38a5d 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@
   },
   "dependencies": {
     "prop-types": "^15.6.0",
-    "react": "^16.2.0"
+    "react": "^16.5.0"
   },
   "repository": "https://github.com/rwu823/react-ripples.git"
 }