diff --git a/plugin-api/build.gradle.kts b/plugin-api/build.gradle.kts
index 600ba0528..a44bbeafa 100644
--- a/plugin-api/build.gradle.kts
+++ b/plugin-api/build.gradle.kts
@@ -18,8 +18,8 @@ dependencies {
 }
 
 java {
-    targetCompatibility = JavaVersion.VERSION_1_8
-    sourceCompatibility = JavaVersion.VERSION_1_8
+    targetCompatibility = JavaVersion.VERSION_11
+    sourceCompatibility = JavaVersion.VERSION_11
 
     withJavadocJar()
     withSourcesJar()