diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 76afbbf3b1..2a5c49f30b 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,5 +1,9 @@
 # Svelte changelog
 
+## 1.26.2
+
+* Unescape `#` characters ([#722](https://github.com/sveltejs/svelte/issues/722))
+
 ## 1.26.1
 
 * Fix select binding regression  ([#724](https://github.com/sveltejs/svelte/issues/724))
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
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--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "svelte",
-  "version": "1.26.1",
+  "version": "1.26.2",
   "description": "The magical disappearing UI framework",
   "main": "compiler/svelte.js",
   "files": [