diff --git a/config.php b/config.php
index 4cfbad730..42b0875c5 100644
--- a/config.php
+++ b/config.php
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 <?php
 // Plugin version.
 if ( ! defined( 'ATBDP_VERSION' ) ) {
-    define( 'ATBDP_VERSION', '8.5.10' );
+    define( 'ATBDP_VERSION', '8.6' );
 }
 // Plugin Folder Path.
 if ( ! defined( 'ATBDP_DIR' ) ) {
diff --git a/directorist-base.php b/directorist-base.php
index abf5b1518..ecab9e161 100644
--- a/directorist-base.php
+++ b/directorist-base.php
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
  * Plugin Name: Directorist - Business Directory Plugin
  * Plugin URI: https://wpwax.com
  * Description: A comprehensive solution to create professional looking directory site of any kind. Like Yelp, Foursquare, etc.
- * Version: 8.5.10
+ * Version: 8.6
  * Author: wpWax
  * Author URI: https://wpwax.com
  * Text Domain: directorist
diff --git a/readme.txt b/readme.txt
index d38ca1056..fdb83c635 100644
--- a/readme.txt
+++ b/readme.txt
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ Tags: business directory, listings, classifieds, directory plugin, directory
 Requires at least: 4.6
 Tested up to: 6.9
 Requires PHP: 7.0
-Stable tag: 8.5.10
+Stable tag: 8.6
 License: GPLv3
 License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html
 
@@ -306,6 +306,26 @@ Directorist comes with an AI-powered directory builder. Use the Create with AI o
 
 == Changelog ==
 
+= 8.6 - Feb 25, 2026 =
+
+**Added**
+ - Conditional Logic support across all form fields in both Listing Form and Search Form. Fields can now dynamically show or hide based on other field values, allowing more advanced and flexible form configurations. (#2711)
+ - Expiration date and “Never Expires” option added to listings bulk edit for improved listing lifecycle management. (#2705)
+
+**Changed**
+ - Listings deleted from the user dashboard are now moved to Trash instead of being permanently removed. (#2703)
+
+**Improved**
+ - Search Form layout and responsiveness enhanced for mobile devices. (#2574)
+
+**Fixed**
+ - Broken access issue affecting user permissions. (#2710)
+ - Unlimited expiration email trigger issue. (#2700)
+ - Missing Font Awesome Regular SVG icons not rendering on the frontend. (#2708)
+ - Builder issue where the Section Name input lost focus on every keystroke. (#2698)
+ - Text alignment inconsistencies on the Single Listing page. (#2683)
+ - Formgent incorrect enquiry submission date & time (#2701)
+
 = 8.5.10 - Feb 9, 2026 =
 
 **Improved**