diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 37160fdf..988b20eb 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "react-force-graph",
-  "version": "1.44.3",
+  "version": "1.44.4",
   "description": "React component for 2D, 3D, VR and AR force directed graphs",
   "license": "MIT",
   "type": "module",