diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index e60c010..f3379d8 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "eta",
-  "version": "1.8.0",
+  "version": "1.9.0",
   "description": "Lightweight, fast, and powerful embedded JS template engine",
   "keywords": [
     "handlebars",