diff --git a/defaults/main.yml b/defaults/main.yml
index d54ad34..f820da5 100644
--- a/defaults/main.yml
+++ b/defaults/main.yml
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
 
-etherpad_version: '1.9.5'
+etherpad_version: '1.9.6'
 etherpad_skin: 'colibris'
 etherpad_skinVariants: 'super-light-toolbar super-light-editor light-background'
 etherpad_username: 'etherpad'