diff --git a/setup.py b/setup.py
index 1332e8ab..6d0c2256 100755
--- a/setup.py
+++ b/setup.py
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@
     readme = f.read()
 
 setup(
-    version='1.8.8',
+    version='1.8.9',
     name='testgres',
     packages=['testgres'],
     description='Testing utility for PostgreSQL and its extensions',