diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index c86c6ac..a9e925f 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -9,6 +9,19 @@ Format: [Keep a Changelog 1.1.0](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.1.0/) — versi
 
 ---
 
+## [3.3.3] — 2026-05-25
+
+**Verification bump.** Pure version increment to test the end-to-end
+"Check now" flow against the now-publicly-hosted Gitea repo. No
+functional changes. David's Local install (running v3.3.2) should
+now see *"v3.3.3 available — Download .zip"* in the Settings →
+Updates panel once "Check now" is clicked, confirming the update
+mechanism works against a real version delta. After the test, he
+can `git pull` to land on v3.3.3 and watch the same panel flip back
+to *"You are up to date (v3.3.3)"*.
+
+---
+
 ## [3.3.2] — 2026-05-25
 
 ### Fixed — update checker now works with tag-only workflows
diff --git a/inc/wp-notes-about.php b/inc/wp-notes-about.php
index 5f8f28c..96749da 100644
--- a/inc/wp-notes-about.php
+++ b/inc/wp-notes-about.php
@@ -125,7 +125,11 @@ function wp_notes_about_page() {
                 <h2>Version history</h2>
                 <ul>
                     <li>
-                        <span class="ver">v3.3.2</span> &mdash; 25 May 2026 <span class="latest">latest</span><br>
+                        <span class="ver">v3.3.3</span> &mdash; 25 May 2026 <span class="latest">latest</span><br>
+                        Pure version bump to verify the end-to-end &ldquo;Check now&rdquo; flow against a publicly-hosted Gitea repo. No functional changes. If you can see this line, you successfully pulled the test release.
+                    </li>
+                    <li>
+                        <span class="ver">v3.3.2</span> &mdash; 25 May 2026<br>
                         Update checker now falls back to Gitea's <code>/tags</code> endpoint when no formal Release object exists for the latest tag. Means a plain <code>git tag &amp;&amp; git push --tags</code> is enough to make the &ldquo;Check now&rdquo; button report a new version &mdash; no need to manually create a Release in the Gitea web UI.
                     </li>
                     <li>
diff --git a/wp-notes.php b/wp-notes.php
index 81fd6aa..1d848cb 100644
--- a/wp-notes.php
+++ b/wp-notes.php
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
  * Plugin Name: Logbook
  * Plugin URI: https://icanhelp.ie/wp-notes
  * Description: A lightweight task &amp; logbook plugin for WordPress. Log your daily work, mark tasks done, and keep a tidy record inside the dashboard. Perfect for freelancers showing clients what's been delivered and students proving work to teachers.
- * Version: 3.3.2
+ * Version: 3.3.3
  * Requires at least: 5.0
  * Requires PHP: 7.2
  * Author: IR240474
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ if (!isset($wp_notes_init)) {
     $wp_notes_init = true;
     
     // Plugin Constants
-    if (!defined('WP_NOTES_VERSION')) define('WP_NOTES_VERSION', '3.3.2');
+    if (!defined('WP_NOTES_VERSION')) define('WP_NOTES_VERSION', '3.3.3');
     if (!defined('WP_NOTES_FILE')) define('WP_NOTES_FILE', __FILE__);
     if (!defined('WP_NOTES_PATH')) define('WP_NOTES_PATH', plugin_dir_path(__FILE__));
     if (!defined('WP_NOTES_URL')) define('WP_NOTES_URL', plugin_dir_url(__FILE__));