diff --git a/NEWS b/NEWS
index 6541dc69..3b710caa 100644
--- a/NEWS
+++ b/NEWS
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-1.8.4.dev0
+1.8.4
  * #715: Add a monitoring hook for sending backup status to a variety of monitoring services via the
    Apprise library. See the documentation for more information:
    https://torsion.org/borgmatic/docs/how-to/monitor-your-backups/#apprise-hook
diff --git a/setup.py b/setup.py
index bdaa710c..0816d439 100644
--- a/setup.py
+++ b/setup.py
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 from setuptools import find_packages, setup
 
-VERSION = '1.8.4.dev0'
+VERSION = '1.8.4'
 
 
 setup(