diff --git a/setup.py b/setup.py
index 0b68e85..d9df58f 100644
--- a/setup.py
+++ b/setup.py
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 
 setuptools.setup(
     name="win32mica",
-    version="1.8",
+    version="1.9",
     author="Martí Climent",
     author_email="marticlilop@gmail.com",
     description="Apply mica background (if supported) and immersive dark mode to Windows 11 Win32 apps made with python, such as Tkinter or PyQt/PySide apps",