diff --git a/synapse/__init__.py b/synapse/__init__.py
index e4d77e243a..f0b928e7bb 100644
--- a/synapse/__init__.py
+++ b/synapse/__init__.py
@@ -35,4 +35,4 @@ try:
 except ImportError:
     pass
 
-__version__ = "1.3.2-alpha.3+modular"
+__version__ = "1.3.2-alpha.5+modular"