diff --git a/anki/__init__.py b/anki/__init__.py
index 088aac8b6..0e4311e7a 100644
--- a/anki/__init__.py
+++ b/anki/__init__.py
@@ -53,6 +53,6 @@ try:
 except ImportError:
     pass
 
-version = "0.9.9.8.4"
+version = "0.9.9.8.5"
 
 from anki.deck import DeckStorage