diff --git a/src/common.h b/src/common.h
index 81946d10..96a577d4 100644
--- a/src/common.h
+++ b/src/common.h
@@ -25,8 +25,8 @@
 
 // Verify platform and compiler compatibility
 
-#if (VIPS_MAJOR_VERSION < 8 || (VIPS_MAJOR_VERSION == 8 && VIPS_MINOR_VERSION < 5))
-#error libvips version 8.5.x required - see sharp.dimens.io/page/install
+#if (VIPS_MAJOR_VERSION < 8 || (VIPS_MAJOR_VERSION == 8 && VIPS_MINOR_VERSION < 6))
+#error libvips version 8.6.x required - see sharp.dimens.io/page/install
 #endif
 
 #if ((!defined(__clang__)) && defined(__GNUC__) && (__GNUC__ < 4 || (__GNUC__ == 4 && __GNUC_MINOR__ < 6)))