diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 2afffbd3..f2a423a5 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -429,3 +429,4 @@ When adding entries to this changelog:
 ---
 
 **Note:** For detailed technical documentation, see the `/docs/` directory and [README.md](README.md).
+
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 6f13ca09..c18e65b9 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
  DEFGROUP: Joomla.Plugin
  INGROUP: MokoWaaS
  REPO: https://git.mokoconsulting.tech/MokoConsulting/MokoWaaS
- VERSION: 02.16.02-dev
+ VERSION: 02.16.03-dev
  PATH: /README.md
  BRIEF: MokoWaaS platform plugin for Joomla
 -->
diff --git a/src/packages/com_mokowaas/mokowaas.xml b/src/packages/com_mokowaas/mokowaas.xml
index c5322252..c4eefe43 100644
--- a/src/packages/com_mokowaas/mokowaas.xml
+++ b/src/packages/com_mokowaas/mokowaas.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 	<license>GPL-3.0-or-later</license>
 	<authorEmail>hello@mokoconsulting.tech</authorEmail>
 	<authorUrl>https://mokoconsulting.tech</authorUrl>
-	<version>02.16.02-dev</version>
+	<version>02.16.03-dev</version>
 	<description>Minimal API-only component for MokoWaaS. Provides REST endpoints for site health, cache, updates, and backups.</description>
 	<namespace path="api/src">Moko\Component\MokoWaaS\Api</namespace>
 	<administration>
diff --git a/src/packages/plg_system_mokowaas/mokowaas.xml b/src/packages/plg_system_mokowaas/mokowaas.xml
index d8f98d50..ee49888e 100644
--- a/src/packages/plg_system_mokowaas/mokowaas.xml
+++ b/src/packages/plg_system_mokowaas/mokowaas.xml
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@
 	<license>GNU General Public License version 3 or later; see LICENSE.md</license>
 	<authorEmail>hello@mokoconsulting.tech</authorEmail>
 	<authorUrl>https://mokoconsulting.tech</authorUrl>
-	<version>02.16.02-dev</version>
+	<version>02.16.03-dev</version>
 	<description>This plugin rebrands the Joomla system interface with MokoWaaS identity. It applies language overrides and ensures consistent branding across the platform.</description>
 	<namespace path=".">Moko\Plugin\System\MokoWaaS</namespace>
 	<scriptfile>script.php</scriptfile>
diff --git a/src/packages/plg_webservices_mokowaas/mokowaas.xml b/src/packages/plg_webservices_mokowaas/mokowaas.xml
index 1b533878..ceef2f08 100644
--- a/src/packages/plg_webservices_mokowaas/mokowaas.xml
+++ b/src/packages/plg_webservices_mokowaas/mokowaas.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 	<license>GPL-3.0-or-later</license>
 	<authorEmail>hello@mokoconsulting.tech</authorEmail>
 	<authorUrl>https://mokoconsulting.tech</authorUrl>
-	<version>02.16.02-dev</version>
+	<version>02.16.03-dev</version>
 	<description>Joomla Web Services API routes for MokoWaaS site management — health checks, cache, updates, backups, and site info.</description>
 	<namespace path="src">Moko\Plugin\WebServices\MokoWaaS</namespace>
 	<files>
diff --git a/src/packages/plg_webservices_perfectpublisher/perfectpublisher.xml b/src/packages/plg_webservices_perfectpublisher/perfectpublisher.xml
index 7864e14e..1b1c54e8 100644
--- a/src/packages/plg_webservices_perfectpublisher/perfectpublisher.xml
+++ b/src/packages/plg_webservices_perfectpublisher/perfectpublisher.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 	<license>GPL-3.0-or-later</license>
 	<authorEmail>hello@mokoconsulting.tech</authorEmail>
 	<authorUrl>https://mokoconsulting.tech</authorUrl>
-	<version>02.16.02-dev</version>
+	<version>02.16.03-dev</version>
 	<description>Joomla Web Services API routes for Perfect Publisher (com_autotweet) — channels, posts, requests, rules, and feeds.</description>
 	<namespace path="src">Moko\Plugin\WebServices\PerfectPublisher</namespace>
 	<files>
diff --git a/src/pkg_mokowaas.xml b/src/pkg_mokowaas.xml
index cadeb2f4..f7f2020d 100644
--- a/src/pkg_mokowaas.xml
+++ b/src/pkg_mokowaas.xml
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 <extension type="package" method="upgrade">
 	<name>MokoWaaS</name>
 	<packagename>mokowaas</packagename>
-	<version>02.16.02-dev</version>
+	<version>02.16.03-dev</version>
 	<creationDate>2026-05-23</creationDate>
 	<author>Moko Consulting</author>
 	<authorEmail>hello@mokoconsulting.tech</authorEmail>