diff --git a/setup.py b/setup.py
index f3feb4a..2d360e8 100755
--- a/setup.py
+++ b/setup.py
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 
 setup(
     name='language_tool_python',
-    version='2.8',
+    version='2.8.1',
     description='Checks grammar using LanguageTool.',
     long_description_content_type='text/markdown',
     long_description=long_description,