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Element Classic

A relic, not a revolution. The app grants users unwavering control over their secure, private conversations, untouched by modern bloat.

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Key Figures

Downloads

1M+

User Rating

3.3/5

Total Ratings

1.6K

Publisher

Vector Creations Limited

An evaluation of the enduring features for existing Matrix users.

Element Classic: Core Capabilities Analysis

Critical Security Updates

The app will receive critical security updates, ensuring ongoing protection against vulnerabilities and maintaining a secure communication environment for its users.

Matrix Protocol Compatibility

It provides full compatibility with the Matrix open-source communication protocol, allowing users to connect to the decentralized network and leverage its federated capabilities.

Robust End-to-End Encryption

This tool features strong end-to-end encryption for all communications, safeguarding user privacy and ensuring that only intended recipients can access messages.

Open-Source Codebase

The app's open-source nature provides transparency and allows for community scrutiny, fostering trust among tech-savvy users and open-source advocates.

Data Sovereignty Support

It supports data sovereignty by leveraging the Matrix protocol, enabling users to host their own servers and maintain control over their communication data.

Stable Legacy Operation

As a stable, previous-generation client, it offers a predictable and consistent communication experience without new features or disruptive enhancements.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Element Classic

What is Element Classic?

Element Classic is the previous-generation mobile app for Element. It receives critical security updates but no further enhancements or new features.

Who should use the Element Classic app?

Element Classic is for existing users. New users for friends, family, communities, public sector, enterprises, and professional teams should use Element X or Element Pro.

How long will Element Classic be supported?

Element Classic is available at least until the end of 2025. It will receive critical security updates but no new features or enhancements after that.

Can Element Classic users create a new account?

Yes, Element Classic allows new account creation. Users can register with a username/password or use social sign-in options like Apple, Facebook, Github, Gitlab, or Google.

Does Element Classic offer social login options?

Yes, Element Classic supports social login. Users can create accounts or sign in using Apple, Facebook, Github, Gitlab, or Google directly from the app's account creation screen.

Can Element Classic users choose data residency?

Yes, Element Classic allows users to choose where their data lives. The account creation process includes an option to specify "Where your conversations will live."

What communication features are available in Element Classic?

Element Classic supports text messaging, voice messages with playback, and location sharing within secure chat conversations. It provides a platform for various types of communication.

Does Element Classic include chat organization features?

Yes, Element Classic includes chat organization features. Users can filter chats using categories such as HR, Coffee, iOS, Writing, Updates, Favourites, and People, and view invites.

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Description

Element Classic is the previous-generation of Element mobile app. Friends, family and communities should use the free and open source Element X app which is faster, easier to use, and more powerful. New users of public sector organisations, enterprises and professional teams users should use the Element Pro app that is built for work and organizations. Element Classic is available at least until the end of 2025 and will receive critical security updates but no further enhancements or new features.