diff --git a/examples/jekyll/package.json b/examples/jekyll/package.json
index 79af5616..631430f1 100644
--- a/examples/jekyll/package.json
+++ b/examples/jekyll/package.json
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
   "name": "jekyll-example",
   "private": true,
   "dependencies": {
-    "metalsmith": "^1.0.0",
+    "metalsmith": "^2.2.1",
     "metalsmith-drafts": "0.0.1",
     "metalsmith-layouts": "^1.4.1",
     "metalsmith-markdown": "^0.2.1",