diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 2e73b43..f4e8805 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@ This project uses calendar versioning: `YY.N-stage` (e.g. `26.0-alpha` = 2026, r
 
 ## [Unreleased]
 
+## [26.21-alpha] - 2026-10-23
+
 ### Added
 
 - **New logo: Mark M** (a lowercase *f* cut out of an arched gate), winner of
@@ -90,6 +92,9 @@ This project uses calendar versioning: `YY.N-stage` (e.g. `26.0-alpha` = 2026, r
 - ISO builds pin archinstall (4.4-1, sha256-checked from the Arch archive)
   instead of taking whatever the repos ship that day; the build fails
   clearly when Arch's Python moves on. Bump steps in `iso/README.md`.
+- On-box UI polish: sticky top nav, bordered cards and status tiles, app
+  tile hover lift, brand-red section markers; animations respect
+  `prefers-reduced-motion`.
 
 ## [26.20-alpha] - 2026-08-25
 
@@ -645,7 +650,8 @@ First tagged snapshot. Pre-alpha — the installer does not yet boot, but the de
 - **Containers:** Docker + Compose
 - **License:** AGPL-3.0
 
-[Unreleased]: https://forgejo.sourcegate.online/daniel/furtka/compare/26.20-alpha...HEAD
+[Unreleased]: https://forgejo.sourcegate.online/daniel/furtka/compare/26.21-alpha...HEAD
+[26.21-alpha]: https://forgejo.sourcegate.online/daniel/furtka/releases/tag/26.21-alpha
 [26.20-alpha]: https://forgejo.sourcegate.online/daniel/furtka/releases/tag/26.20-alpha
 [26.19-alpha]: https://forgejo.sourcegate.online/daniel/furtka/releases/tag/26.19-alpha
 [26.18-alpha]: https://forgejo.sourcegate.online/daniel/furtka/releases/tag/26.18-alpha
diff --git a/pyproject.toml b/pyproject.toml
index ac7ee31..805dbef 100644
--- a/pyproject.toml
+++ b/pyproject.toml
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 [project]
 name = "furtka"
-version = "26.20-alpha"
+version = "26.21-alpha"
 description = "Open-source home server OS — simple enough for everyone."
 requires-python = ">=3.11"
 readme = "README.md"
diff --git a/website/hugo.toml b/website/hugo.toml
index c5113f8..d21e95a 100644
--- a/website/hugo.toml
+++ b/website/hugo.toml
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ enableRobotsTXT = true
 
 [params]
   description = "Open-source home server OS — simple enough for everyone."
-  version = "26.20-alpha"
+  version = "26.21-alpha"
   contactEmail = "hallo@furtka.org"
   # Forgejo repo the download page reads its latest release (ISO asset,
   # size, date, checksum) from at build time. `version` above is only the