diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 354736d4..8f6edb16 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,5 +1,17 @@
 # Changelog
 
+## v2.8.1 (2022-01-04)
+
+* API:
+  * New: Added grouping and query_days parameters to the get_item_watch_time_stats API command.
+  * New: Added grouping parameter to the get_item_user_stats API command.
+  * New: Added total_time to the get_library_user_stats, get_user_player_stats, and get_item_user_stats API command responses.
+  * Removed: media_type parameter no longer required for the get_item_watch_time_stats, and get_item_user_stats API commands. The media type is determined automatically.
+* Other:
+  * Fix: Clean .pyc files automatically after updating.
+  * New: Allow Snap package to access /media and /mnt locations. Refer to the FAQ for instructions on how to enable access.
+
+
 ## v2.8.0 (2021-12-15)
 
 * History:
diff --git a/plexpy/version.py b/plexpy/version.py
index 2f49c648..f762fec6 100644
--- a/plexpy/version.py
+++ b/plexpy/version.py
@@ -18,4 +18,4 @@
 from __future__ import unicode_literals
 
 PLEXPY_BRANCH = "master"
-PLEXPY_RELEASE_VERSION = "v2.8.0"
+PLEXPY_RELEASE_VERSION = "v2.8.1"