diff --git a/friture/__init__.py b/friture/__init__.py
index 0b878046..ad617765 100644
--- a/friture/__init__.py
+++ b/friture/__init__.py
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@
 # along with Friture.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 # version and date
-__version__ = "0.43"
-__releasedate__ = "2021-01-28"
+__version__ = "0.44"
+__releasedate__ = "2021-03-07"
 
 __all__ = ["plotting"]
diff --git a/installer/appxmanifest.xml b/installer/appxmanifest.xml
index 2b02d5ac..c1136a27 100644
--- a/installer/appxmanifest.xml
+++ b/installer/appxmanifest.xml
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/msix/package/create-app-package-with-ma
     xmlns:rescap="http://schemas.microsoft.com/appx/manifest/foundation/windows10/restrictedcapabilities">
     <Identity
         Name="53504SilentGain.Friture"
-        Version="0.43.0.0"
+        Version="0.44.0.0"
         Publisher="CN=74EE87F8-B2A0-400A-A66A-377F7F4E3BBE"
         ProcessorArchitecture="x86" />
     <Properties>