diff --git a/setup.cfg b/setup.cfg
index 00239aa8d..f37a6caf9 100644
--- a/setup.cfg
+++ b/setup.cfg
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ keywords =
   backup
   borgbackup
 classifiers =
-    Development Status :: 4 - Beta
+    Development Status :: 3 - Alpha
     Environment :: Console
     Intended Audience :: System Administrators
     License :: OSI Approved :: BSD License