diff --git a/packages/eslint-plugin-zowe-explorer/package.json b/packages/eslint-plugin-zowe-explorer/package.json
index f136cf75fd..4f62744286 100644
--- a/packages/eslint-plugin-zowe-explorer/package.json
+++ b/packages/eslint-plugin-zowe-explorer/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "eslint-plugin-zowe-explorer",
-  "version": "1.17.0",
+  "version": "1.18.0",
   "description": "Custom ESLint Rules for ZOWE Explorer",
   "keywords": [
     "eslint",