diff --git a/gnome-shell-extensions.spec b/gnome-shell-extensions.spec
index 9ff8a8f..d6d42a9 100644
--- a/gnome-shell-extensions.spec
+++ b/gnome-shell-extensions.spec
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
 
 Name:           gnome-shell-extensions
 Version:        3.9.5
-Release:        1%{?dist}
+Release:        2%{?dist}
 Summary:        Modify and extend GNOME Shell functionality and behavior
 
 Group:          User Interface/Desktops
@@ -21,6 +21,8 @@ BuildRequires:  pkgconfig(gnome-desktop-3.0)
 BuildRequires:  pkgconfig(libgtop-2.0)
 Requires:       gnome-shell >= %{min_gs_version}
 BuildArch:      noarch
+Obsoletes:      gnome-shell-extension-alternative-status-menu < 3.9.5
+Conflicts:      gnome-shell-extension-alternative-status-menu < 3.9.5
 
 %description
 GNOME Shell Extensions is a collection of extensions providing additional and
@@ -368,6 +370,9 @@ fi
 
 
 %changelog
+* Mon Aug 12 2013 Nils Philippsen <nils@redhat.com> - 3.9.5-2
+- obsolete alternative-status-menu subpackage to allow smooth upgrades
+
 * Sun Aug 04 2013 Mohamed El Morabity <melmorabity@fedoraproject.org> - 3.9.5-1
 - Update to 3.9.5
 - Drop alternative-status-menu, no longer provided upstream