diff --git a/setup.py b/setup.py
index 3b47e45f2..df51ac4a8 100644
--- a/setup.py
+++ b/setup.py
@@ -267,7 +267,7 @@ setup(
     license='BSD',
     platforms=['Linux', 'MacOS X', 'FreeBSD', 'OpenBSD', 'NetBSD', ],
     classifiers=[
-        'Development Status :: 2 - Pre-Alpha',
+        'Development Status :: 3 - Alpha',
         'Environment :: Console',
         'Intended Audience :: System Administrators',
         'License :: OSI Approved :: BSD License',