diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index 0d8a52a..2265ddd 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 #group = org.opensearch.plugin.prometheus
 
-version = 2.8.0.0
+version = 2.9.0.0
 
 pluginName = prometheus-exporter
 pluginClassname = org.opensearch.plugin.prometheus.PrometheusExporterPlugin