diff --git a/apps/docs/src/content/guides/changelog.mdx b/apps/docs/src/content/guides/changelog.mdx
index 7a7f88d..048cbaa 100644
--- a/apps/docs/src/content/guides/changelog.mdx
+++ b/apps/docs/src/content/guides/changelog.mdx
@@ -10,6 +10,8 @@ ships, these entries move under a versioned heading.
 
 ## Unreleased
 
+## 1.8.0
+
 ### Added
 
 - Hints: pulsing beacons that open a popover on click; overlay optional, the
diff --git a/packages/driver/package.json b/packages/driver/package.json
index f445989..6331d8a 100644
--- a/packages/driver/package.json
+++ b/packages/driver/package.json
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
   "name": "driver.js",
   "license": "MIT",
   "private": false,
-  "version": "1.7.0",
+  "version": "1.8.0",
   "main": "./dist/driver.js.cjs",
   "module": "./dist/driver.js.mjs",
   "types": "./dist/driver.js.d.ts",