diff --git a/configure.ac b/configure.ac
index 0bcade488..a9469bfe5 100644
--- a/configure.ac
+++ b/configure.ac
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 # An even micro number indicates a released version.
 m4_define([clutter_major_version], [0])
 m4_define([clutter_minor_version], [9])
-m4_define([clutter_micro_version], [8])
+m4_define([clutter_micro_version], [9])
 
 m4_define([clutter_version], [clutter_major_version.clutter_minor_version.clutter_micro_version])