diff --git a/.env.example b/.env.example
index 928d91a..6a13a2f 100644
--- a/.env.example
+++ b/.env.example
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 
 # Application
 APP_NAME=WebDrop Bridge
-APP_VERSION=0.8.4
+APP_VERSION=0.8.5
 
 # Web App
 WEBAPP_URL=file:///./webapp/index.html
diff --git a/src/webdrop_bridge/__init__.py b/src/webdrop_bridge/__init__.py
index e64f31d..6baf92f 100644
--- a/src/webdrop_bridge/__init__.py
+++ b/src/webdrop_bridge/__init__.py
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 """WebDrop Bridge - Qt-based desktop application for intelligent drag-and-drop file handling."""
 
-__version__ = "0.8.4"
+__version__ = "0.8.5"
 __author__ = "WebDrop Team"
 __license__ = "MIT"