diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index c50a5d5..5318555 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -6,9 +6,9 @@
 # Statify Filter #
 * Contributors:      stklcode
 * Requires at least: 4.7
-* Tested up to:      6.4
+* Tested up to:      6.5
 * Requires PHP:      5.5
-* Stable tag:        1.7.0
+* Stable tag:        1.7.1
 * License:           GPLv2 or later
 * License URI:       https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
 
@@ -93,12 +93,21 @@ Same for IPv6 prefixes like _2001:db8:a0b:12f0::/64_.
 
 ## Upgrade Notice ##
 
+### 1.7.1 ###
+This is a service release with minor corrections. Recommended for all users. Tested up to 6.5.
+
 ### 1.7.0 ###
 This is a service release with primarily internal rework. Tested up to 6.4 and PHP 8.3.
 
 
 ## Changelog ##
 
+### 1.7.1 / 24.03.2024 ###
+* Fix HTML syntax for checkboxes on settings page
+* Simplify some internal control structures
+* Add plugin dependency to Statify
+* Declared compatibility with WordPress 6.5
+
 ### 1.7.0 / 11.03.2024 ###
 * Internal rework of plugin settings
 * Make the IP filter list unique
diff --git a/composer.json b/composer.json
index e6a577e..d198889 100644
--- a/composer.json
+++ b/composer.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "stklcode/statify-blacklist",
-  "version": "1.7.0",
+  "version": "1.7.1",
   "description": "A filter extension for the famous Statify WordPress plugin",
   "keywords": [
     "wordpress",
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 2fec11c..4ca14a2 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "statify-blacklist",
-  "version": "1.7.0",
+  "version": "1.7.1",
   "description": "A filter extension for the famous Statify WordPress plugin",
   "author": "Stefan Kalscheuer",
   "license": "GPL-2.0+"
diff --git a/statify-blacklist.php b/statify-blacklist.php
index fabbf24..66722ac 100644
--- a/statify-blacklist.php
+++ b/statify-blacklist.php
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
  * Plugin Name:       Statify Filter
  * Plugin URI:        https://wordpress.org/plugins/statify-blacklist/
  * Description:       Extension for the Statify plugin to add customizable filters. (formerly "Statify Blacklist)
- * Version:           1.7.0
+ * Version:           1.7.1
  * Requires at least: 4.7
  * Requires PHP:      5.5
  * Requires Plugins:  statify