diff --git a/setup.py b/setup.py
index 1717fd9db..0473f5caf 100644
--- a/setup.py
+++ b/setup.py
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@
         #   3 - Alpha
         #   4 - Beta
         #   5 - Production/Stable
-        'Development Status :: 3 - Alpha/Development',
+        'Development Status :: 3 - Alpha',
 
         # Indicate who your project is intended for
         'Intended Audience :: Science/Research',