diff --git a/frictionless/settings.py b/frictionless/settings.py
index b806ceb57a..84c8b64403 100644
--- a/frictionless/settings.py
+++ b/frictionless/settings.py
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 
 # Version
 
-VERSION = "5.16.0"
+VERSION = "5.16.1"
 
 # General