diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index 4a56e15f91..928c12a369 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-projectVersion=4.7.8-SNAPSHOT
+projectVersion=4.7.8
 projectGroupId=io.micronaut
 projectDesc=Core components supporting the Micronaut Framework
 title=Micronaut Core