diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 1c0ba6f77..91a9b26d9 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,8 +1,9 @@
 # v1.8.0-beta.18
-## mm/dd/2025
+## 10/31/2025
 
 1. [](#improved)
     * Replaced legacy Doctrine cache dependency with Symfony-backed provider while keeping compatibility layer
+    * More safe-upgrade improvements
     
 # v1.8.0-beta.17
 ## 10/23/2025
diff --git a/system/defines.php b/system/defines.php
index 75f5576f9..1a5ca7cc4 100644
--- a/system/defines.php
+++ b/system/defines.php
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 
 // Some standard defines
 define('GRAV', true);
-define('GRAV_VERSION', '1.8.0-beta.17');
+define('GRAV_VERSION', '1.8.0-beta.18');
 define('GRAV_SCHEMA', '1.8.0_2025-09-21_0');
 define('GRAV_TESTING', true);