diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index c9c7de7d6..9c21f22e6 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -9,8 +9,8 @@
 This library enables you to **send _and_ receive** infra-red signals on an [ESP8266](https://github.com/esp8266/Arduino) or an
 [ESP32](https://github.com/espressif/arduino-esp32) using the [Arduino framework](https://www.arduino.cc/) using common 940nm IR LEDs and common IR receiver modules. e.g. TSOP{17,22,24,36,38,44,48}* demodulators etc.
 
-## v2.7.17 Now Available
-Version 2.7.17 of the library is now [available](https://github.com/crankyoldgit/IRremoteESP8266/releases/latest). You can view the [Release Notes](ReleaseNotes.md) for all the significant changes.
+## v2.7.18 Now Available
+Version 2.7.18 of the library is now [available](https://github.com/crankyoldgit/IRremoteESP8266/releases/latest). You can view the [Release Notes](ReleaseNotes.md) for all the significant changes.
 
 #### Upgrading from pre-v2.0
 Usage of the library has been slightly changed in v2.0. You will need to change your usage to work with v2.0 and beyond. You can read more about the changes required on our [Upgrade to v2.0](https://github.com/crankyoldgit/IRremoteESP8266/wiki/Upgrading-to-v2.0) page.
diff --git a/README_de.md b/README_de.md
index 5dec1e89a..d666a4a43 100644
--- a/README_de.md
+++ b/README_de.md
@@ -9,8 +9,8 @@
 Diese Programmbibliothek ermöglicht das **Senden _und_ Empfangen** von Infrarotsignalen mit [ESP8266](https://github.com/esp8266/Arduino)- und
 [ESP32](https://github.com/espressif/arduino-esp32)-Mikrocontrollern mithilfe des [Arduino-Frameworks](https://www.arduino.cc/) und handelsüblichen 940nm Infrarot-LEDs undIR-Empfängermodulen, wie zum Beispiel TSOP{17,22,24,36,38,44,48}*-Demodulatoren.
 
-## v2.7.17 jetzt verfügbar
-Version 2.7.17 der Bibliothek ist nun [verfügbar](https://github.com/crankyoldgit/IRremoteESP8266/releases/latest). Die [Versionshinweise](ReleaseNotes.md) enthalten alle wichtigen Neuerungen.
+## v2.7.18 jetzt verfügbar
+Version 2.7.18 der Bibliothek ist nun [verfügbar](https://github.com/crankyoldgit/IRremoteESP8266/releases/latest). Die [Versionshinweise](ReleaseNotes.md) enthalten alle wichtigen Neuerungen.
 
 #### Hinweis für Nutzer von Versionen vor v2.0
 Die Benutzung der Bibliothek hat sich mit Version 2.0 leicht geändert. Einige Anpassungen im aufrufenden Code werden nötig sein, um mit Version ab 2.0 korrekt zu funktionieren. Mehr zu den Anpassungen finden sich auf unserer [Upgrade to v2.0](https://github.com/crankyoldgit/IRremoteESP8266/wiki/Upgrading-to-v2.0)-Seite.
diff --git a/README_fr.md b/README_fr.md
index 1cbb62cfb..7cfe2a58f 100644
--- a/README_fr.md
+++ b/README_fr.md
@@ -9,8 +9,8 @@
 Cette librairie vous permetra de **recevoir et d'envoyer des signaux** infrarouge sur le protocole [ESP8266](https://github.com/esp8266/Arduino) ou sur le protocole
 [ESP32](https://github.com/espressif/arduino-esp32) en utilisant le [Arduino framework](https://www.arduino.cc/) qui utilise la norme 940nm IR LEDs et le module basique de reception d'onde IR. Exemple : TSOP{17,22,24,36,38,44,48}* modules etc.
 
-## v2.7.17 disponible
-Version 2.7.17 de la libraire est maintenant [disponible](https://github.com/crankyoldgit/IRremoteESP8266/releases/latest). Vous pouvez voir le [Release Notes](ReleaseNotes.md) pour tous les changements importants.
+## v2.7.18 disponible
+Version 2.7.18 de la libraire est maintenant [disponible](https://github.com/crankyoldgit/IRremoteESP8266/releases/latest). Vous pouvez voir le [Release Notes](ReleaseNotes.md) pour tous les changements importants.
 
 #### mise à jour depuis pre-v2.0
 L'utilisation de la librairie à un peu changer depuis la version in v2.0. Si vous voulez l'utiliser vous devrez changer votre utilisation aussi. Vous pouvez vous renseigner sur les précondition d'utilisation ici : [Upgrade to v2.0](https://github.com/crankyoldgit/IRremoteESP8266/wiki/Upgrading-to-v2.0) page.
diff --git a/ReleaseNotes.md b/ReleaseNotes.md
index c11ab0d3a..318790e60 100644
--- a/ReleaseNotes.md
+++ b/ReleaseNotes.md
@@ -1,12 +1,20 @@
 # Release Notes
 
-## _v2.7.17 (20210420)_
+## _v2.7.18 (20210420)_
+
+**[Misc]**
+- Attempt to fix issues with installing the library under the Arduino IDE on Win10 & OSX (#1451 #1464)
+- Reduce the library's github zip download size. (#1451 #1463)
+- An experiment in using Github Actions to do some of the CI work. (#1462)
+
+
+## _v2.7.17 (20210418)_
+
 **[News]**
 - The library now supports 100 IR protocols! \o/
 
 **[Bug Fixes]**
 - Fix `IRAcUtils::decodeToState()` for different length Samsung msgs (#1447 #1448)
-- Fix issues with installing the library under the Arduino IDE on Win10 & OSX (#1451 #1464)
 
 **[Features]**
 - Fujitsu: Add support for `ARREW4E` model. (#1455 #1456)
diff --git a/library.json b/library.json
index 4bdbd6b67..852b57d6b 100644
--- a/library.json
+++ b/library.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "IRremoteESP8266",
-  "version": "2.7.17",
+  "version": "2.7.18",
   "keywords": "infrared, ir, remote, esp8266, esp32",
   "description": "Send and receive infrared signals with multiple protocols (ESP8266/ESP32)",
   "repository":
diff --git a/library.properties b/library.properties
index 96561ed8b..55943297d 100644
--- a/library.properties
+++ b/library.properties
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 name=IRremoteESP8266
-version=2.7.17
+version=2.7.18
 author=David Conran, Sebastien Warin, Mark Szabo, Ken Shirriff
 maintainer=David Conran, Mark Szabo, Sebastien Warin, Roi Dayan, Massimiliano Pinto, Christian Nilsson
 sentence=Send and receive infrared signals with multiple protocols (ESP8266/ESP32)
diff --git a/src/IRremoteESP8266.h b/src/IRremoteESP8266.h
index 10471eade..115e3865b 100644
--- a/src/IRremoteESP8266.h
+++ b/src/IRremoteESP8266.h
@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@
 #endif  // UNIT_TEST
 
 // Library Version
-#define _IRREMOTEESP8266_VERSION_ "2.7.17"
+#define _IRREMOTEESP8266_VERSION_ "2.7.18"
 
 // Set the language & locale for the library. See the `locale` dir for options.
 #ifndef _IR_LOCALE_