diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index deafa5a69d..7198bc4c3b 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-projectVersion=4.9.6-SNAPSHOT
+projectVersion=4.9.6
 projectGroupId=io.micronaut.data
 
 title=Micronaut Data