diff --git a/mole b/mole
index ed0814a..7a7fe72 100755
--- a/mole
+++ b/mole
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ source "$SCRIPT_DIR/lib/core/commands.sh"
 trap cleanup_temp_files EXIT INT TERM
 
 # Version and update helpers
-VERSION="1.17.0"
+VERSION="1.18.0"
 MOLE_TAGLINE="Deep clean and optimize your Mac."
 
 is_touchid_configured() {