diff --git a/rendercv/__init__.py b/rendercv/__init__.py
index 155585e6..934d9a33 100644
--- a/rendercv/__init__.py
+++ b/rendercv/__init__.py
@@ -4,4 +4,4 @@ as a PDF from a YAML file with Markdown syntax support and complete control over
 $\\LaTeX$ code.
 """
 
-__version__ = "1.16"
+__version__ = "1.17"