diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index a806de2..84cb052 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
     "everyauth": "0.2.32",
     "express": "2.5.9",
     "mongojs": "0.4.3",
-    "socket.io": "0.9.6"
+    "socket.io": "2.3.0"
   },
   "keywords": [
     "social",