diff --git a/setup.py b/setup.py
index 878fba2..83dd53f 100644
--- a/setup.py
+++ b/setup.py
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 import setuptools
 from pathlib import Path
 
-VERSION = '1.5.3'
+VERSION = '1.6.0'
 INSTALL_REQUIRES = [
     'pymongo >= 3, < 4',
     'blinker >= 1.2',