diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index d96c9a309..5484ddf98 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "react-native-gifted-chat",
-  "version": "0.16.2",
+  "version": "0.16.3",
   "description": "The most complete chat UI for React Native",
   "main": "node_modules/expo/AppEntry.js",
   "types": "lib/index.d.ts",