diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 1d69c5b4b..dee2184f9 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 # Delta Chat Android Changelog
 
-## Unreleased
+## v2.53.0
+2026-06
 
 * Use message style notifications for longer message previews
 * Remove notification after audio playback ends
diff --git a/build.gradle b/build.gradle
index 4878fef45..0442c2712 100644
--- a/build.gradle
+++ b/build.gradle
@@ -28,8 +28,8 @@ android {
     useLibrary 'org.apache.http.legacy'
 
     defaultConfig {
-        versionCode 750
-        versionName "2.52.0"
+        versionCode 751
+        versionName "2.53.0"
 
         applicationId "com.b44t.messenger"
         multiDexEnabled true