diff --git a/build.gradle.kts b/build.gradle.kts
index b1abb8f..14acbba 100644
--- a/build.gradle.kts
+++ b/build.gradle.kts
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ object Extras {
     // set for the project
     const val description = "Utilities for use within Java projects"
     const val group = "com.dorkbox"
-    const val version = "1.5.2"
+    const val version = "1.5.3"
 
     // set as project.ext
     const val name = "Utilities"