diff --git a/ratelimiter/gradle.properties b/ratelimiter/gradle.properties
index 7875fc93e..91e0a9ca6 100644
--- a/ratelimiter/gradle.properties
+++ b/ratelimiter/gradle.properties
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
 group=org.wso2.apk
-version=1.3.0-SNAPSHOT
+version=1.3.0-alpha
 docker_image_name=apk-ratelimiter