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@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ to reload their databases, v3.x compatibility is not maintained.
 The v5.x series updates Lua tag transforms, linestring and polygon decisions have changed.
 
 
-There are over [400 open requests][issues], some that have been open for years.
+There are over [500 open requests][issues], some that have been open for years.
 These need reviewing and dividing into obvious fixes, or additional new features
 that need some cartographic judgement.