diff --git a/config.py b/config.py
index dbe7f58..0a0162e 100644
--- a/config.py
+++ b/config.py
@@ -14,9 +14,9 @@ import os
 # These values are used in server responses and for tracking releases
 # IMPORTANT: This is the single source of truth for version and author info
 # Semantic versioning: MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH
-__version__ = "5.16.0"
+__version__ = "5.17.0"
 # Last update date in ISO format
-__updated__ = "2025-10-01"
+__updated__ = "2025-10-02"
 # Primary maintainer
 __author__ = "Fahad Gilani"