diff --git a/data/network.metainfo.xml.in b/data/network.metainfo.xml.in
index f181b40e..db2f4154 100644
--- a/data/network.metainfo.xml.in
+++ b/data/network.metainfo.xml.in
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@
   <update_contact>contact_at_elementary.io</update_contact>
 
   <releases>
-    <release version="8.0.0" date="2025-05-01" urgency="medium">
+    <release version="8.0.0" date="2025-09-09" urgency="medium">
       <description>
         <p>Improvements:</p>
         <ul>
diff --git a/meson.build b/meson.build
index ff6fd7cf..cd8f32ef 100644
--- a/meson.build
+++ b/meson.build
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 project(
     'network',
     'vala', 'c',
-    version: '7.1.1'
+    version: '8.0.0'
 )
 
 gettext_name = meson.project_name() + '-indicator'