diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index def2659b..1faa20bf 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,3 +1,11 @@
+## [1.7.1](https://code.castopod.org/adaures/castopod/compare/v1.7.0...v1.7.1) (12/1/2023)
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+- **housekeeping:** add where clause to check episode_id is not null on reset
+  comments count
+  ([119742c](https://code.castopod.org/adaures/castopod/commit/119742cdbb2c2f7f847692fb76f6ff1dbb2e25b6))
+
 # [1.7.0](https://code.castopod.org/adaures/castopod/compare/v1.6.5...v1.7.0) (11/29/2023)
 
 ### Bug Fixes
diff --git a/app/Config/Constants.php b/app/Config/Constants.php
index 5e6c9205..8ac246b1 100644
--- a/app/Config/Constants.php
+++ b/app/Config/Constants.php
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ declare(strict_types=1);
  |
  | NOTE: this constant is updated upon release with Continuous Integration.
  */
-defined('CP_VERSION') || define('CP_VERSION', '1.7.0');
+defined('CP_VERSION') || define('CP_VERSION', '1.7.1');
 
 /*
  | --------------------------------------------------------------------
diff --git a/composer.json b/composer.json
index 8c6cd80c..62d55c12 100644
--- a/composer.json
+++ b/composer.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "adaures/castopod",
-  "version": "1.7.0",
+  "version": "1.7.1",
   "type": "project",
   "description": "Castopod is an open-source hosting platform made for podcasters who want engage and interact with their audience.",
   "homepage": "https://castopod.org",
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 6a428117..645d804f 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "castopod",
-  "version": "1.7.0",
+  "version": "1.7.1",
   "description": "Castopod Host is an open-source hosting platform made for podcasters who want engage and interact with their audience.",
   "private": true,
   "license": "AGPL-3.0-or-later",