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Element Classic

Element Classic

Previous generation Element

578 ratings
286 reviews
💼 Business
📊 Productivity
Free

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Vector Creations Limited
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This app is a legacy version of a communication platform, offering secure messaging and collaboration. It will receive security updates until the end of 2025 but no new features.

✓Secure messaging
✓Collaboration
✓Legacy version
✓Security updates
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Element Classic. Based on 578 reviews and a 3.3/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Business app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Fast and efficient
  • 🔒Secure and private
  • 👍User-friendly interface
  • 💡Innovative features
  • 🌐Decentralized and open-source

Negative things

  • 🐛Buggy and unstable
  • 🔋High battery consumption
  • 📚Steep learning curve
  • 🤔Confusing user experience
  • 🚫Lack of key features
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What's New in Element Classic

1.11.39

July 2, 2026

This latest version re-introduces the banner shown on unverified devices. As always the full release notes can be found at https://github.com/element-hq/element-ios/releases/tag/v1.11.39

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Great app, can bug out

I have to restart the app and occasionally my device if it says I’m stuck in a call or something but it’s not to hard to fix, you just need patience.
It would be great if there was an option to hear sound through the screen share.
Overall it’s a great app, really recommend for those who wanna use it for work, gaming, or even just calls.
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SpinoSawUsSpinoSawUs

have to clear cache to view new messages

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Amber and sevAmber and sev

Broken

Webui works great - why does this app never sync or work?
CosmasSCosmasS

Notifications stopped working

After updating the version, notifications stopped working. Please fix this
sipicloudsipicloud

Работа приложения

С впн всё работает хорошо, но стоит выключить - бесконечная синхронизация
арина2424арина2424
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Constant crashes and freezes

Bug

Issues with message decryption and verification

Bug

Unreliable notifications and sync issues

Bug

Inability to leave or delete empty rooms

Bug

Problems with image and video sharing

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Ability to pause notifications

Feature

Option to set messages to disappear after a certain time

Feature

Improved search functionality

Feature

Better integration with other apps and services

Feature

Customizable font size and notification sounds

Feature

FAQ

What is Element Classic?

Element Classic is the previous generation of the Element mobile app. It provides secure messaging and collaboration features for existing users. The app will continue to receive critical security updates until at least the end of 2025.

What are the key features of Element Classic?

Element Classic offers secure messaging and collaboration functionalities. It is designed for existing users who may not yet have migrated to newer versions. The app will receive essential security updates to maintain its integrity.

Is Element Classic free to use?

Yes, Element Classic is a free application. There are no costs associated with downloading or using its core features. The app does not have in-app purchases or advertisements.

Who should use Element Classic?

Element Classic is intended for existing users of the previous generation of the Element mobile app. New users or those looking for enhanced features are recommended to use Element X or Element Pro.

Will Element Classic be updated with new features?

No, Element Classic will not receive any new features or enhancements. It is a legacy version that will only be maintained with critical security updates until the end of 2025.