diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index e5d2e38b2..5b124b5b1 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -7,9 +7,10 @@
 # Java class files
 *.class
 
-# Gradle files
+# Gradle build files
 .gradle/
 build/
+release/
 
 # Local configuration file (sdk path, etc)
 local.properties