diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index b79df06..4d9fa91 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,3 +1,6 @@
+## [12.0.0] - 2024-10-29
+- Exempt Composer-known packages from WordPress core update process
+
 ## [11.7.0] - 2024-09-26
 - Disable QuadLayers plugin notices
 
diff --git a/sterner-stuff-wordpress-core.php b/sterner-stuff-wordpress-core.php
index 3138e65..d3081b5 100644
--- a/sterner-stuff-wordpress-core.php
+++ b/sterner-stuff-wordpress-core.php
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 Plugin Name: Made of Sterner Stuff
 Plugin URI: https://sternerstuff.dev
 Description: Core functionality for built-to-last Sterner Stuff WordPress sites.
-Version: 11.6.0
+Version: 12.0.0
 Author: Ethan Clevenger
 Author URI: https://sternerstuff.dev
 */