diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index bc3fc400..2f6dd515 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "seriously-simple-podcasting",
-  "version": "2.16.0",
+  "version": "2.16.1",
   "main": "build/index.js",
   "author": "CastosHQ",
   "devDependencies": {
diff --git a/readme.txt b/readme.txt
index 3dd124e9..0f6f50f1 100644
--- a/readme.txt
+++ b/readme.txt
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ Tags: podcast, audio, video, vodcast, rss, mp3, mp4, feed, itunes, podcasting, m
 Requires at least: 4.4
 Tested up to: 6.0
 Requires PHP: 5.6
-Stable tag: 2.16.0
+Stable tag: 2.16.1
 License: GPLv2 or later
 License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
 
@@ -161,6 +161,12 @@ You can find complete user and developer documentation (along with the FAQs) on
 
 == Changelog ==
 
+= 2.16.1 =
+* 2022-08-25
+* UPDATE SUMMARY: Fixed Thrive Apprentice conflict, security improvements
+* [UPDATE] Fixed Thrive Apprentice conflict
+* [UPDATE] Security improvements
+
 = 2.16.0 =
 * 2022-08-25
 * UPDATE SUMMARY: MemberPress Integration, player screen readers accessibility, fixes
diff --git a/seriously-simple-podcasting.php b/seriously-simple-podcasting.php
index 14c2467f..f6c1bbb6 100644
--- a/seriously-simple-podcasting.php
+++ b/seriously-simple-podcasting.php
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 <?php
 /**
  * Plugin Name: Seriously Simple Podcasting
- * Version: 2.16.1-beta.2
+ * Version: 2.16.1
  * Plugin URI: https://castos.com/seriously-simple-podcasting/?utm_medium=sspodcasting&utm_source=wordpress&utm_campaign=wpplugin_08_2019
  * Description: Podcasting the way it's meant to be. No mess, no fuss - just you and your content taking over the world.
  * Author: Castos
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@
 	exit;
 }
 
-define( 'SSP_VERSION', '2.16.1-beta.2' );
+define( 'SSP_VERSION', '2.16.1' );
 define( 'SSP_PLUGIN_FILE', __FILE__ );
 define( 'SSP_PLUGIN_URL', plugin_dir_url( __FILE__ ) );
 define( 'SSP_PLUGIN_PATH', plugin_dir_path( __FILE__ ) );