diff --git a/CHANGELOG b/CHANGELOG
index 3a916766..6868c07b 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG
+++ b/CHANGELOG
@@ -1,3 +1,8 @@
+v 2.8.1
+  - ability to disable gravatars
+  - improved MR diff logic
+  - ssh key help page
+
 v 2.8.0
   - Gitlab Flavored Markdown
   - Bulk issues update
diff --git a/VERSION b/VERSION
index 834f2629..dbe59006 100644
--- a/VERSION
+++ b/VERSION
@@ -1 +1 @@
-2.8.0
+2.8.1