--- a/cmd/shfmt/main.go
+++ b/cmd/shfmt/main.go
@@ -156,13 +156,15 @@
 	flag.Parse()
 
 	if versionFlag.val {
-		version := "(unknown)"
+		version := "v3.14.1"
 		if info, ok := debug.ReadBuildInfo(); ok {
 			mod := &info.Main
 			if mod.Replace != nil {
 				mod = mod.Replace
 			}
-			version = mod.Version
+			if mod.Version != "" && mod.Version != "(devel)" {
+				version = mod.Version
+			}
 		}
 		fmt.Println(version)
 		return