diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index bf60ff15..46b73fe2 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,3 +1,10 @@
+## [1.6.1](https://github.com/vuejs/vitepress/compare/v1.6.0...v1.6.1) (2025-01-20)
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+- **build:** escape `$` in replace pattern in dynamic routes plugin ([e812916](https://github.com/vuejs/vitepress/commit/e8129167c76104d59d31a77b16dff3458e6af5eb)), closes [#4499](https://github.com/vuejs/vitepress/issues/4499)
+- **theme/regression:** broken hero heading at certain viewports ([37dbe89](https://github.com/vuejs/vitepress/commit/37dbe895d4cf813e6eb1289f24c637945eec0d1f))
+
 # [1.6.0](https://github.com/vuejs/vitepress/compare/v1.5.0...v1.6.0) (2025-01-20)
 
 ### Bug Fixes
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
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--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "vitepress",
-  "version": "1.6.0",
+  "version": "1.6.1",
   "description": "Vite & Vue powered static site generator",
   "keywords": [
     "vite",