diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 00636e3..108b9aa 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "codepress",
-  "version": "1.5.0",
+  "version": "1.7.0",
   "description": "A lightweight, file-based Content Management System built with PHP and Bootstrap.",
   "main": "index.js",
   "scripts": {
diff --git a/version.php b/version.php
index 4149d5e..41e380e 100644
--- a/version.php
+++ b/version.php
@@ -6,12 +6,23 @@
  */
 
 return [
-    'version' => '1.6.0',
-    'release_date' => '2026-06-24',
-    'codename' => 'Enhanced',
+    'version' => '1.7.0',
+    'release_date' => '2026-07-28',
+    'codename' => 'API',
     'status' => 'stable',
 
     'changelog' => [
+        '1.7.0' => [
+            'date' => '2026-07-28',
+            'changes' => [
+                'Content API for PHP content files (getAllPages, getPage, getMenu, getConfig, etc.)',
+                'Admin guide page with rendered markdown (CommonMark with TOC, tables, code blocks)',
+                'HeadingPermalinkExtension for anchor links in guide TOC',
+                'Deep links fixed: heading IDs moved from hidden permalink anchors to heading elements',
+                'Code block styling (light theme) in admin guide and frontend',
+                'Config form with separate fields (site_title, default_page, language, SEO, author, features)',
+            ]
+        ],
         '1.6.0' => [
             'date' => '2026-07-14',
             'changes' => [