diff --git a/anki/__init__.py b/anki/__init__.py
index 6af350a62..a4954af72 100644
--- a/anki/__init__.py
+++ b/anki/__init__.py
@@ -53,6 +53,6 @@ try:
 except ImportError:
     pass
 
-version = "0.9.9.7.9"
+version = "0.9.9.7.9b"
 
 from anki.deck import DeckStorage