diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 28303e4..f2dea5a 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -6,9 +6,9 @@
 # Statify Filter #
 * Contributors:      Stefan Kalscheuer
 * Requires at least: 4.7
-* Tested up to:      6.3
+* Tested up to:      6.4
 * Requires PHP:      5.5
-* Stable tag:        1.6.3
+* Stable tag:        1.7.0
 * License:           GPLv2 or later
 * License URI:       https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
 
@@ -93,25 +93,18 @@ Same for IPv6 prefixes like _2001:db8:a0b:12f0::/64_.
 
 ## Upgrade Notice ##
 
-### 1.6.3 ###
-This is a service release with minor internal corrections and WP 6.3 compatibility.
-
-### 1.6.2 ###
-This is a service release with minor internal corrections and PHP 8.2 compatibility.
-
-### 1.6.1 ###
-This is a bugfix release that corrects storage and evaluation of the user agent filter list.
-
-### 1.6.0 ###
-The plugin has been renamed from _Statify Blacklist_ to _Statify Filter_.
-This does not imply any changes in functionality, rather than using a better wording.
-
-In addition, there is a new filter by User Agent along with some minor corrections.
-This version should be compatible with latest WordPress 5.6.
+### 1.7.0 ###
+This is a service release with primarily internal rework. Tested up to 6.4 and PHP 8.3.
 
 
 ## Changelog ##
 
+### 1.7.0 / 11.03.2024 ###
+* Internal rework of plugin settings
+* Make the IP filter list unique
+* Fix options upgrade routine
+* Declared compatibility with WordPress 6.4
+
 ### 1.6.3 / 14.08.2023 ###
 * Minor internal code cleanup
 * Declared compatibility with WordPress 6.3
diff --git a/composer.json b/composer.json
index d5a9f1a..e6a577e 100644
--- a/composer.json
+++ b/composer.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "stklcode/statify-blacklist",
-  "version": "1.6.3",
+  "version": "1.7.0",
   "description": "A filter extension for the famous Statify WordPress plugin",
   "keywords": [
     "wordpress",
diff --git a/inc/class-statifyblacklist-settings.php b/inc/class-statifyblacklist-settings.php
index 8973257..a79de25 100644
--- a/inc/class-statifyblacklist-settings.php
+++ b/inc/class-statifyblacklist-settings.php
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
  * This file contains the plugin's settings capabilities.
  *
  * @package Statify_Blacklist
- * @since 1.7
+ * @since 1.7.0
  */
 
 // Quit if accessed directly..
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 3cc8b72..2fec11c 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "statify-blacklist",
-  "version": "1.6.3",
+  "version": "1.7.0",
   "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 1cf857c..7c4b2b1 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:     1.6.3
+ * Version:     1.7.0
  * Author:      Stefan Kalscheuer (@stklcode)
  * Author URI:  https://www.stklcode.de
  * Text Domain: statify-blacklist