diff --git a/workbench/__init__.py b/workbench/__init__.py
index 4a13919b..e8e6a4f9 100644
--- a/workbench/__init__.py
+++ b/workbench/__init__.py
@@ -2,4 +2,4 @@
 Provide a djangoapp for XBlock development
 """
 
-__version__ = '0.5.2'
+__version__ = '0.5.3'