diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 8de7dc6..4dca700 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@
     "gatsby-transformer-sharp": "^2.1.9",
     "lodash": "^4.17.11",
     "prismjs": "^1.15.0",
-    "react": "^16.5.1",
+    "react": "^17.0.1",
     "react-dom": "^16.5.1",
     "react-helmet": "^6.1.0",
     "react-typography": "^0.16.13",