diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
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--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,5 +1,9 @@
 # Changelog - v3
 
+## [v3.17.1] (Aug 6 2025)
+### Fixes
+- Fixed a bug in the Custom emoji category rendering
+
 ## [v3.17.0] (July 31 2025)
 ### Features
 - Added `mark as unread` functionality for messages in Group Channel
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
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--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "@sendbird/uikit-react",
-  "version": "3.17.0",
+  "version": "3.17.1",
   "description": "Sendbird UIKit for React: A feature-rich and customizable chat UI kit with messaging, channel management, and user authentication.",
   "keywords": [
     "sendbird",