diff --git a/build.gradle b/build.gradle
index 178c8297..3f240286 100644
--- a/build.gradle
+++ b/build.gradle
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ buildscript {
     ext.kotlin_version = '1.5.0'
     ext.anko_version = '0.10.8'
 
-    ext.aboutlibraries_version = '8.8.6'
+    ext.aboutlibraries_version = '8.9.0'
 
     repositories {
         maven {