diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index dc8a6fc31..351cbae72 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-projectVersion=5.3.0-SNAPSHOT
+projectVersion=5.3.0
 projectGroup=io.micronaut.kafka
 
 title=Micronaut Kafka