diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index cdd9b1cb..b389d411 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "react-image-gallery",
-  "version": "0.8.16",
+  "version": "0.8.17",
   "description": "React carousel image gallery component with thumbnail and mobile support",
   "main": "./build/image-gallery.js",
   "scripts": {