diff --git a/libs/gst/base/gstbitwriter.h b/libs/gst/base/gstbitwriter.h
index d837b816b7..5cffbba775 100644
--- a/libs/gst/base/gstbitwriter.h
+++ b/libs/gst/base/gstbitwriter.h
@@ -42,6 +42,8 @@ typedef struct _GstBitWriter GstBitWriter;
  * @bit_size: Size of written @data in bits
  *
  * A bit writer instance.
+ *
+ * Since: 1.16
  */
 struct _GstBitWriter
 {