diff --git a/README.rst b/README.rst
index e4d39bc..808ef7e 100644
--- a/README.rst
+++ b/README.rst
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ running.  For more help, see the `full documentation`_.
 Current Release
 ---------------
 
-PyWayland is still in a developmental state.  An initial version ``0.4.3`` is
+PyWayland is still in a developmental state.  An initial version ``0.4.4`` is
 available on the `cheese shop`_.  Current development versions can be obtained
 from the `git repository`_, feedback, as well as any bug reports or fixes are
 highly appreciated.
diff --git a/pywayland/version.py b/pywayland/version.py
index e4486af..05bfa4b 100644
--- a/pywayland/version.py
+++ b/pywayland/version.py
@@ -12,4 +12,4 @@
 # See the License for the specific language governing permissions and
 # limitations under the License.
 
-__version__ = "0.4.3"
+__version__ = "0.4.4"