diff --git a/static/linux/webtorrent-desktop.ejs b/static/linux/webtorrent-desktop.ejs
index e88789cc..1392b825 100644
--- a/static/linux/webtorrent-desktop.ejs
+++ b/static/linux/webtorrent-desktop.ejs
@@ -1,6 +1,5 @@
 [Desktop Entry]
 Type=Application
-<% if (version) { %>Version=<%= version %><% } %>
 Name=<%= productName %>
 <% if (genericName) { %>GenericName=<%= genericName %><% } %>
 <% if (description) { %>Comment=<%= description %><% } %>