Element X - Secure Chat & Call

Element X - Secure Chat & Call

Sovereign. Seamless. On Matrix

164 ratings
188 reviews
Free

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Released
July 6, 2023
Updated
October 27, 2026

Features

Background Location Access

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Communicate securely and privately with instant messaging and video calls. This app offers robust features for individuals and communities, allowing you to own your data and choose where it's hosted. Enjoy real-time communication with synchronized history across all your devices.

✓Real-time messaging
✓Video calls
✓Public and private rooms
✓Rich messaging features
✓Cross-device synchronization
✓Data ownership and server choice
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What's New in Element X

26.10.8

October 27, 2026

Good news, everyone! Element X 26.10.8 is here, with improvements that make everyday things smoother. - You can now forward multiple messages at the same time - A new eye button lets you reveal your recovery key as you type it, so spotting a typo is easy. - Live location sharing now stops on time even when your phone stays still, and keeps going through brief GPS gaps. - Verifying a device now starts as soon as your other device accepts the request. - Plus updated translations and a few behind-the-scenes fixes.

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User reviews

Feature Parity with Classic is limited

Still waiting on a tonne of the settings menu features to be carried over from classic to X. They don’t even have the bare minimum of a “Clear Cache” button. Why does the depreciated app have more features than the supposed next generation?

Replaced Slack, haven’t looked back

This tool is fabulous and is everything I need for the “private” social network I’ve created with a few friends. We have a bunch of rooms (channels) and we share thoughts throughout the day and share daily puzzle results. It’s the perfect - non corporate - tool for my use case.

I do not know how it would run if you were requiring hosting/maintenance of your own matrix server or one for an enterprise use case? From my experience it’s fantastic and I love that I’m not at the whims of some tech bro and their minions, nor am I feeding an AI with my posts.
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No threads?

Seem to have lost the option to display threads in any rooms. Also, search seems to come back with 0 results every time. Hardly an improvement, so far at least.

Уведомления

Уведомления о непрочитанных есть, а где найти эти непрочитанные - неизвестно. В соответствующем разделе - ничего

Aktualisierungsprobleme

Iphone rote Nachrichtenanzeige aktualisieren sich oft nicht, geschriebene Nachrichten erscheinen bei mir manchmal doppelt nach dem Versenden

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FAQ

What does Element X do?

Element X provides fast, secure, and private instant messaging and video calls. It's built on the Matrix protocol, an open standard for real-time communication, allowing for freedom and control over your conversations.

What are the key features of Element X?

Key features include real-time messaging and video calls, public and private rooms for group communication, rich messaging options like emoji reactions and polls, and video calling while browsing messages. It also offers interoperability with other Matrix-based apps.

Is Element X free to use?

Yes, Element X is a free and open-source application. There are no costs associated with using the app itself, and it does not have in-app purchases or advertisements.

What devices is Element X compatible with?

Element X is available for mobile devices and can also be accessed via the web. Message history is fully synchronized across all your devices, ensuring you stay connected wherever you are.

How does Element X ensure privacy and data ownership?

Element X prioritizes privacy by not mining your data or monitoring communications. Users have the ability to choose where to host their data, from public servers to their own personal servers, ensuring full ownership and control.