diff --git a/build.gradle b/build.gradle
index 00b3b0e4..9088832d 100644
--- a/build.gradle
+++ b/build.gradle
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ apply plugin: "com.gradle.plugin-publish"
 
 archivesBaseName = 'liberty-gradle-plugin'
 group = 'io.openliberty.tools'
-version = '3.8.1-SNAPSHOT'
+version = '3.8.1'
 
 repositories {
     mavenLocal()