diff --git a/scalene/scalene_config.py b/scalene/scalene_config.py
index 204dfdf49..67185920c 100644
--- a/scalene/scalene_config.py
+++ b/scalene/scalene_config.py
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 """Current version of Scalene; reported by --version."""
 
-scalene_version = "1.5.43.3"
-scalene_date = "2024.08.09"
+scalene_version = "1.5.44"
+scalene_date = "2024.08.16"
 
 # Port to use for Scalene UI
 SCALENE_PORT = 11235