diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index d20d566..72d91aa 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -9,6 +9,13 @@ All notable changes follow [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.1.
 - WordPress integration, accessibility, RTL, and mobile-admin verification.
 - Official Plugin Check and WordPress.org readme validation.
 
+## 0.2.2 — 2026-08-14
+
+### Fixed
+
+- Versioned the settings icon URL so plugin updates cannot leave the previous artwork in browser or CDN caches.
+- Added the installed plugin version beside the Sesamo settings title.
+
 ## 0.2.1 — 2026-08-14
 
 ### Changed
diff --git a/assets/css/admin.css b/assets/css/admin.css
index e492da3..998911d 100644
--- a/assets/css/admin.css
+++ b/assets/css/admin.css
@@ -35,8 +35,15 @@
   border-radius: 14px;
 }
 
-.sesamo-header__copy h1 {
+.sesamo-title-line {
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  gap: 8px;
   margin: 0 0 4px;
+}
+
+.sesamo-header__copy h1 {
+  margin: 0;
   padding: 0;
   color: var(--sesamo-ink);
   font-size: 32px;
@@ -45,6 +52,18 @@
   letter-spacing: -.02em;
 }
 
+.sesamo-version {
+  padding: 2px 7px;
+  border: 1px solid var(--sesamo-border);
+  border-radius: 999px;
+  background: var(--sesamo-surface);
+  color: var(--sesamo-muted);
+  font-size: 11px;
+  font-weight: 600;
+  line-height: 1.4;
+  letter-spacing: .02em;
+}
+
 .sesamo-header__copy p {
   margin: 0;
   color: var(--sesamo-muted);
diff --git a/docs/DESIGN.md b/docs/DESIGN.md
index 9bd86fa..4966264 100644
--- a/docs/DESIGN.md
+++ b/docs/DESIGN.md
@@ -8,6 +8,8 @@ Unmistakably Sesamo, unmistakably WordPress: native controls and system typograp
 
 The brand mascot is the kawaii sesame-seed wizard in [`design/sesamo-mascot-icon-master.png`](design/sesamo-mascot-icon-master.png): emerald hood, four illuminated `↑ ↓ B A` keycaps, and a half-open storybook gate. The mascot remains the focal point at 64 px; the gate is context, not the logo wearing a door costume.
 
+The settings header shows the installed plugin version beside the Sesamo title and versions the mascot URL with the same runtime constant, preventing stale artwork after plugin updates.
+
 ## Tokens
 
 | Role | Value |
diff --git a/includes/class-settings.php b/includes/class-settings.php
index a01327d..e2ff735 100644
--- a/includes/class-settings.php
+++ b/includes/class-settings.php
@@ -288,9 +288,12 @@ public static function render_page(): void {
 		?>
 		<div class="wrap sesamo-wrap">
 			<header class="sesamo-header">
-				<img class="sesamo-mark" src="<?php echo esc_url( NETMILK_SESAMO_URL . 'assets/images/sesamo-icon.png' ); ?>" alt="" width="64" height="64" />
+				<img class="sesamo-mark" src="<?php echo esc_url( add_query_arg( 'ver', NETMILK_SESAMO_VERSION, NETMILK_SESAMO_URL . 'assets/images/sesamo-icon.png' ) ); ?>" alt="" width="64" height="64" />
 				<div class="sesamo-header__copy">
-					<h1><?php esc_html_e( 'Sesamo', 'sesamo' ); ?></h1>
+					<div class="sesamo-title-line">
+						<h1><?php esc_html_e( 'Sesamo', 'sesamo' ); ?></h1>
+						<span class="sesamo-version">v<?php echo esc_html( NETMILK_SESAMO_VERSION ); ?></span>
+					</div>
 					<p><?php esc_html_e( 'Secret sequence in. Hidden page out.', 'sesamo' ); ?></p>
 				</div>
 				<div class="sesamo-status <?php echo 0 === $active_count ? 'is-off' : 'is-armed'; ?>" data-sesamo-status data-title-armed="<?php esc_attr_e( 'Detector armed', 'sesamo' ); ?>" data-title-off="<?php esc_attr_e( 'Detection off', 'sesamo' ); ?>" aria-live="polite">
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 724e64d..83cf070 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "sesamo",
-  "version": "0.2.1",
+  "version": "0.2.2",
   "private": true,
   "description": "Development and release tooling for the Sesamo WordPress plugin.",
   "scripts": {
diff --git a/readme.txt b/readme.txt
index a6da5d2..3dbe085 100644
--- a/readme.txt
+++ b/readme.txt
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ Tags: easter egg, konami code, secret page, keyboard sequence, redirect
 Requires at least: 6.3
 Tested up to: 7.0
 Requires PHP: 7.4
-Stable tag: 0.2.1
+Stable tag: 0.2.2
 License: GPLv2 or later
 License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
 
@@ -71,6 +71,11 @@ No. Sesamo has manners. Input, textarea, select, content-editable, repeated, com
 
 == Changelog ==
 
+= 0.2.2 =
+
+* Versioned the settings icon URL so plugin updates cannot leave the previous artwork in browser or CDN caches.
+* Added the installed plugin version beside the Sesamo settings title.
+
 = 0.2.1 =
 
 * Replaced the keyhole mark with the polished kawaii sesame wizard casting oversized illuminated `↑ ↓ B A` keycaps at a glowing storybook gate.
diff --git a/sesamo.php b/sesamo.php
index b2ebcc6..9e08026 100644
--- a/sesamo.php
+++ b/sesamo.php
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
  * Plugin Name:       Sesamo — Secret Key Sequences
  * Plugin URI:        https://github.com/enuzzo/sesamo
  * Description:       Teach WordPress a secret knock: Konami Code, IDDQD, or your own combo opens a hidden page. Zero tracking. Maximum mischief.
- * Version:           0.2.1
+ * Version:           0.2.2
  * Requires at least: 6.3
  * Requires PHP:      7.4
  * Author:            Netmilk Studio sagl
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@
 
 defined( 'ABSPATH' ) || exit;
 
-define( 'NETMILK_SESAMO_VERSION', '0.2.1' );
+define( 'NETMILK_SESAMO_VERSION', '0.2.2' );
 define( 'NETMILK_SESAMO_FILE', __FILE__ );
 define( 'NETMILK_SESAMO_DIR', plugin_dir_path( __FILE__ ) );
 define( 'NETMILK_SESAMO_URL', plugin_dir_url( __FILE__ ) );