diff --git a/android-template/variables.gradle b/android-template/variables.gradle
index 11a147135..68fbe34b6 100644
--- a/android-template/variables.gradle
+++ b/android-template/variables.gradle
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ ext {
     compileSdkVersion = 33
     targetSdkVersion = 33
     androidxActivityVersion = '1.4.0'
-    androidxAppCompatVersion = '1.4.2'
+    androidxAppCompatVersion = '1.6.1'
     androidxCoordinatorLayoutVersion = '1.2.0'
     androidxCoreVersion = '1.8.0'
     androidxFragmentVersion = '1.4.1'