diff --git a/grovedb/src/replication.rs b/grovedb/src/replication.rs
index c62e7d42..11b0cb6c 100644
--- a/grovedb/src/replication.rs
+++ b/grovedb/src/replication.rs
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ struct SubtreeStateSyncInfo<'db> {
 
 impl<'a> SubtreeStateSyncInfo<'a> {
     // Function to create an instance of SubtreeStateSyncInfo with default values
-    fn new() -> Self {
+    pub fn new() -> Self {
         Self::default()
     }
 }