diff --git a/build.gradle b/build.gradle
index f1745460..4f4f3e32 100644
--- a/build.gradle
+++ b/build.gradle
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ ext {
 }
 
 group = "stirling.software"
-version = "0.40.0"
+version = "0.40.1"
 
 java {
     // 17 is lowest but we support and recommend 21