diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 3a37a1d0..8cadf792 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "mjolnir",
-  "version": "1.8.0",
+  "version": "1.8.1",
   "description": "A moderation tool for Matrix",
   "main": "lib/index.js",
   "repository": "git@github.com:matrix-org/mjolnir.git",
diff --git a/synapse_antispam/setup.py b/synapse_antispam/setup.py
index 86e31a30..4f47635c 100644
--- a/synapse_antispam/setup.py
+++ b/synapse_antispam/setup.py
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 
 setup(
     name="mjolnir",
-    version="1.8.0", # version automated in package.json - Do not edit this line, use `yarn version`.
+    version="1.8.1", # version automated in package.json - Do not edit this line, use `yarn version`.
     packages=find_packages(),
     description="Mjolnir Antispam",
     include_package_data=True,