diff --git a/setup.py b/setup.py
index 8b35b7294..723e28627 100644
--- a/setup.py
+++ b/setup.py
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 import shutil
 import subprocess
 
-wip_version = "1.7.1"
+wip_version = "1.7.2"
 
 def version_number():
     """This function reads the version number which is populated by github actions"""