diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index e72968f..43a03ea 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
   "name": "element-desktop",
   "productName": "Element (Riot)",
   "main": "src/electron-main.js",
-  "version": "1.6.8",
+  "version": "1.7.0",
   "description": "A feature-rich client for Matrix.org",
   "author": "Element",
   "repository": {