diff --git a/layout-hierarchy-litho/build.gradle b/layout-hierarchy-litho/build.gradle
index 164386e1..d08bc6fb 100644
--- a/layout-hierarchy-litho/build.gradle
+++ b/layout-hierarchy-litho/build.gradle
@@ -19,9 +19,9 @@ android {
 }
 
 dependencies {
-  api project(':core')
-  api deps.lithoCore
-  api deps.lithoWidget
+  implementation project(':core')
+  implementation deps.lithoCore
+  implementation deps.lithoWidget
 
   androidTestApi deps.espresso
 }
@@ -33,4 +33,4 @@ uploadArchives {
   }
 }
 
-apply from: rootProject.file("release.gradle")
\ No newline at end of file
+apply from: rootProject.file("release.gradle")