diff --git a/docs/conf.py b/docs/conf.py
index 63e3f6ad..781076ac 100644
--- a/docs/conf.py
+++ b/docs/conf.py
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@
 author = 'GEUS Glaciology and Climate'
 
 # The full version, including alpha/beta/rc tags
-release = '1.4.2'
+release = '1.4.4'
 
 
 # -- General configuration ---------------------------------------------------
diff --git a/setup.py b/setup.py
index fd1be5d2..307d9242 100644
--- a/setup.py
+++ b/setup.py
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 
 setuptools.setup(
     name="pypromice",
-    version="1.4.3",
+    version="1.4.4",
     author="GEUS Glaciology and Climate",
     description="PROMICE/GC-Net data processing toolbox",
     long_description=long_description,