diff --git a/setup.cfg b/setup.cfg
index 298de9671ca..8c7577a65b2 100644
--- a/setup.cfg
+++ b/setup.cfg
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ license-file = LICENSE
 platform = any
 keywords = meteorology, weather
 classifiers =
-    Development Status :: 5 - Production/Stable Copy
+    Development Status :: 4 - Beta
     Programming Language :: Python
     Programming Language :: Python :: 3.6
     Programming Language :: Python :: 3.7