diff --git a/CHANGES.txt b/CHANGES.txt
index 96b792d..6a6e35f 100644
--- a/CHANGES.txt
+++ b/CHANGES.txt
@@ -1,6 +1,10 @@
 Version history
 ===============
 
+16.2.1 (2024-10-10):
+
+- fixed: unable to create new widget page
+
 16.2 (2024-08-07):
 
 - added: widget page manager can now edit page on the front end
diff --git a/elgg-plugin.php b/elgg-plugin.php
index 937c62b..01732ab 100644
--- a/elgg-plugin.php
+++ b/elgg-plugin.php
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@
 
 return [
 	'plugin' => [
-		'version' => '16.2',
+		'version' => '16.2.1',
 		'dependencies' => [
 			'profile' => [
 				'must_be_active' => false,