diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index c506f05..8d42b07 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,4 +1,9 @@
 
+1.9.7 / 2023-03-07
+==================
+
+  * Prioritize direct `theme-check` install over CLI install
+
 1.9.6 / 2023-02-17
 ==================
 
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 422f7fa..fdd5262 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
   "author": {
     "name": "charlespwd"
   },
-  "version": "1.9.6",
+  "version": "1.9.7",
   "publisher": "Shopify",
   "license": "SEE LICENSE IN LICENSE.md",
   "displayName": "Shopify Liquid",