diff --git a/packages/express/package.json b/packages/express/package.json
index 5c858fcbed..1cc83ff9af 100644
--- a/packages/express/package.json
+++ b/packages/express/package.json
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
   "version": "5.0.0-pre.18",
   "homepage": "https://feathersjs.com",
   "main": "lib/",
-  "type": "lib/",
+  "types": "lib/",
   "keywords": [
     "feathers",
     "feathers-plugin"