diff --git a/setup.py b/setup.py
index 48f92bf..8c70e82 100644
--- a/setup.py
+++ b/setup.py
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@
 import setuptools
 
 setuptools.setup(
-    python_requires=">=3.8.0",
+    python_requires=">=3.7.0",
     # While setuptools cannot deal with pre-installed incompatible versions,
     # setting a lower bound is not harmful - it makes error messages cleaner. DO
     # NOT set an upper bound on setuptools, as that will lead to uninstallable