diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 2ddba1748..e50c780df 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "react-native-gifted-chat",
-  "version": "2.7.0",
+  "version": "2.7.1",
   "description": "The most complete chat UI for React Native",
   "keywords": [
     "android",