diff --git a/pyquil/__init__.py b/pyquil/__init__.py
index c59b66f08..cc7e1e8a4 100644
--- a/pyquil/__init__.py
+++ b/pyquil/__init__.py
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-__version__ = "2.5.0"
+__version__ = "2.5.1"
 
 from pyquil.quil import Program
 from pyquil.api import list_quantum_computers, get_qc