diff --git a/anki/__init__.py b/anki/__init__.py
index 2e35bc09f..d1f93967a 100644
--- a/anki/__init__.py
+++ b/anki/__init__.py
@@ -53,6 +53,6 @@ try:
 except ImportError:
     pass
 
-version = "0.9.9.7"
+version = "0.9.9.7.1"
 
 from anki.deck import DeckStorage